How to bloom saffron
Ingredients
For the traditional method
- ½ teaspoon ground saffron
- ¼ cup hot water
For the new method
- ½ teaspoon ground saffron
- 3 to 4 ice cubes
Instructions
For the traditional method
- Place the ground saffron in a bowl and pour the hot water over the top. Let this steep for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the water has turned to a deep orange hue.
For the new method
- Place the ice cubes in a bowl and sprinkle the ground saffron over top of them. Then wait 30 to 40 minutes until all of the ice has melted and the remaining water has taken on a deep orange hue.
Notes
- It is best to use the bloomed saffron immediately, however, you can also make it ahead of time and keep it in your fridge for up to a week.
- Both of these methods will give you a 1/4 cup of bloomed saffron.