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Saffron is an amazing spice. But how to use it? Some ways: 🫖 Put 2 threads into a cup of near-boiling water and sip slowly for a relaxing drink. 🍚 Make Saffron Rice - it’s a classic of the Middle East, and one that is so gorgeous. Toss some drained, rinsed and soaked rice in a little heated oil and butter in a pan, and then cook by the absorption method. Meanwhile take a generous pinch of saffron threads and soak it in 2 Tblspn near-boiling water for at least 20 mins. Pour the saffron infusion into 3 different spots in the rice, cover the pot with a tea towel and replace the lid without stirring the rice. Leave it for 10 mins. Fork the rice gently to fluff it, and you will see you have 2 colours of rice. Gorgeous. Serve with any Middle Eastern or even Indian dish. You will love it. 🥂 Try crushing a tiny piece of saffron into a glass of champagne or sparkling apple cider, turning the drink into a golden elixir. ☕ And coffee spiced with saffron and cardamom is a wonderful, soothing drink. #food #FromTheKitchen #FromTheArchives #Saffron