Instructions

1. You first have to know what you are working with. Are you working with powdered saffron, organic saffron, or saffron that pesticides were used for in the growing process. Powdered saffron is not as strong as saffron threads because the tiny granules often lose their flavor quickly since they are exposed. Organic saffron is a bit stronger and more flavorful than unorganic saffron, so make sure you add a little more than recipes call for when using unorgannic saffron.

2. You can either use a recipe for saffron rice (check under resources under this article for recipes) or you can take any existing rice recipe that you often use and incorporate the saffron in it. Powdered saffron can be added directly to the rice. Saffron threads however, have to be added to hot liquid and steep for at least 15 minutes. For maximum use of the saffron let it seep for half an hour than add the liquid to the rice before it cooks.

3. You should consider buying organic saffron as apposed to inorganic. Saffron is a very fragile spice and it takes only a bit of chemicals to ruin the properties that it is known for. Under resources there is a website that sells organic saffron for a very competitive price. Remember that organic saffron is more pungent in taste and stronger, so it is definetly worth looking into. Good luck in cooking with saffron!