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Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce that is typically made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil. While this classic recipe is delicious on its own, it can also be a great base for experimenting with different flavor combinations. One such variation is saffron and basil pesto, which adds a unique and delicious twist to the traditional recipe.
Saffron and basil pesto is a unique and flavorful twist on the classic pesto recipe. Here is a recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves of garlic
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Understanding the real vs Fake saffron is a question that most people face when buying saffron. In this post, I will deeply explain each aspect of saffron quality and methods on differentiating real vs fake saffron.
Fake saffron is mostly adulterants and foreign materials that are colored with red food coloring and sold as real saffron. The fake saffron has no flavor and have a metallic taste like chemicals. Fake saffron also smells like tabacco or chemical substances, it a sharp and unpleasant smell.
On the other hand, real saffron has a pleasant and strong floral smell, with a honeyed earthy taste. It has a mixed of sweet and bitter taste. It is an enjoyable essence of flavor that you are looking in saffron.
Every culture cooks chicken in different methods and with different spices. Today is the Afghan Style Saffron Chicken Version :)
In Afghani Saffron Chicken, the following few things make the biggest difference: saffron, chichen, garlic, and marinade.
Saffron shines in dishes with mild flavors, which is why so many rice recipes require it. Rice is the perfect blank slate for the delicate flavors of saffron but only if you use the spice in moderation. Saffron requires constant heat and moisture to release its flavor and color; you also need constant heat and moisture to cook rice properly, which is why it is such a great saffron vehicle.
