Esfedan Saffron Co. Blog

What Is Saffron Rice? Saffron rice is an accompaniment dish made of long-grain rice (like jasmine rice, joha rice and basmati rice) as well as saffron and, usually, vegetable broth or stock made with Bouillon. Like coconut rice (white rice cooked with coconut milk), the most common method of cooking [...]

What is Saffron? Saffron is among the most sought-after spices available. The red stigmas that resemble threads and the yellow hue they give off are almost a matter of legend. What is saffron specifically? No matter how many stories have been related about the spice, many of us don't know what we can [...]

Growing Saffron In the growing saffron process, saffron is harvested from the blooms of Crocus Sativus (Iridaceae), widely known by the name the saffron crocus or bulbs of saffron. The bulbs that produce it are known as corms. Each corm produces new bulbs, and this will be how it grows. Saffron blooms appear [...]

Cooking with Saffron What's the most expensive food in the world? It's likely not wagyu beef or caviar. For every ounce of it, there could be saffron. The vibrant, yellow, and spicy spice that is commonly found in Mediterranean, North African, and Middle Eastern dishes can run between $5,000 and $10,000 per [...]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Saffron Tea Saffron is a sought-after spice that has a long and rich tradition. It's an essential ingredient in many dishes in Europe, the Middle East, India, and Europe and today, adding its deep red color along with a sweet earthy taste to foods. Although the exact [...]