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Cooking: SaffronA key ingredient in Bouillabaisse and paella. If you ever wondered why this spice is so expensive, listen to this.
Each little purple flower, in the crocus family, produces 3 little yellow stigmas, which are hand picked and dried. It takes 14,000 of these little dried "threads" to make just one ounce. Tips:
The powdered type looses it's potency quicker than threads, so try to use it quickly. Threads will last 6-7 months if kept in a cool dark place in an airtight container.
Crushing the threads between your fingers will release a more intense flavor in your recipe, although you may loose some of the visual profile in your dish.
