10 Delicious Saffron Dishes

Zee Media Bureau
Feb 05, 2024

Bastani Irani

It's generally placed between two thin wafers to make ice cream sandwiches, but it's also excellent by itself.

Safran Şerbeti

This chilled, sunshine-yellow drink gets its hue from saffron threads.

Saffron Cucumber Pickles

They go especially well with fish including salmon, swordfish, tuna, and mackerel.

Monkfish Stew With Saffron Broth

This quick and easy fish stew is flavored with white wine, saffron, and aromatic veggies.

Saffron Spaghetti With Spot Prawns

Spot prawns are extraordinarily delicious, with plump, soft tails that resemble lobster.

Seafood Pasta

This saffron-scented bucatini, packed with shrimp, squid, and littleneck clams, exemplifies the culinary pairing.

Mrouzia

This centuries-old Moroccan braise with honey, almonds, and saffron transforms lamb shanks into meltingly soft perfection.

Chelo Ba Tahdig

It is an eye-catching Persian dish with saffron-stained grains and a crisp, golden crust.

Skillet Chicken & Chorizo Paella

This one-pan dinner features sweetly flowery saffron, smokey paprika, and a brilliant lemony finish.

Saffron Rice Pudding

A rich dish can be made by gradually boiling rice in milk with a few strands of saffron added.

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