How-To: Saffron-Infused Water

I use a lot of saffron in my cooking and I'm sure that many of you aren't familiar with some of the preparation. The original how-to post I was linking has no pictures and is at the end of a very long recipe set, making it rather failtastic.

Here is a picturific how-to for preparing saffron water!



You'll want a pinch of saffron threads. Put into any kind of container (I just used the clear glass for pictures) and pour in 1 cup of boiling water. Cover and allow to steep for 4-5 minutes.



You'll get a beautiful orange-yellow liquid that can be used in soups and pasta and over top of rice. It will also keep in an air-tight container for roughly two weeks.

--Jirafa