You might know that saffron can be used for turning your normal tea into a premium exclusive fine tea. Well, Saffron has a flavour that is closely related to vanilla which is sweet and musky but it is not a substitute for vanilla. Saffron has a unique voice as an ingredient and it can stand as a unique flavour. Here, we will be listing out 6 more ways that you can use saffron, starting with:
- Baking cakes with Saffron
The unique sweetness of saffron makes it perfect for desserts, especially desserts that use vanilla as a base.
The two ingredients, saffron and vanilla, when mixed works very well together. Examples of cakes that you can try adding saffron to are vanilla cakes, plain pastries or sweetbreads. A pinch of saffron will make your tea time superb and your family will be impressed.
- Make a face mask with Saffron
With a high antioxidant content in saffron, it will help to soften and hydrate your skin keeping your skin radiant. Just soak a pinch of saffron threads in about 4
Tbsp (60 ml) of cold milk for several minutes, then apply the mixture onto freshly cleaned skin. Saffron can also help in eliminating the blackheads and unclogs the clogged pores. Give it a try for that organic facial home remedy. - Add saffron to your milk
Milk is already a great consumer product, it has a high calcium content and by adding saffron into milk, it will enhance the flavour even more. It is also believed and researched that when saffron is consumed it will help brighten your skin complexion. Having it before you sleep, will keep you relaxed resulting in a more restful night’s sleep.
- Saffron Rice
Another popular way that is being used commonly in India, is adding saffron to rice. The aromatic smell of saffron will make the rice stands out more, it is more noticeable if you’re using aromatic rice. With rice having a minimal nutritional value in it, adding saffron will complement the taste while making it a healthier dish to serve. Saffron is generally a safe herb that you can put into your diet. - Saffron as an appetizer.
An appetizer is something that needs to be light and easy to eat. A soup with saffron will give it a fresh taste of Mediterranean touch to your soup. An example appetizer would be Saffron potato soup and starting your way up to the main course. The flavours of the saffron can coordinate well with any of the main dishes in a meal.
- Combat Hair Loss with Saffron
Another non-culinary way to use Saffron is on your hair. The antioxidant property of Saffron would help in repairing hair follicles and promotes hair growth. Soak well a few strands of saffron to milk and add licorice powder to it. Saffron is also an antidote for hair damages. You can use it to repair hair damage by adding one teaspoon saffron strands crushed or a little saffron powder to almond oil or olive oil in a bowl then gently massage the oil into your hair for silky glowing hair. This recipe will also promote hair growth and prevent hair fall.
