Everything You Should Know About Saffron

When you think of saffron, you might immediately think of it as an Indian spice. This isn’t inaccurate, since the spice has been cultivated in India for centuries. However, you might not know that saffron is also a popular spice in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. When saffron is added to warm liquids, it releases it’s pretty yellow colour. You might recognize this colour in the classic Spanish rice dish called paella. It is also commonly used in Italian risotta alla Milanese, French bouillabaisse,  Persian polow rice dishes and Yellow Chartreuse (a French liquer).