Steep the saffron
15 minLightly crush the saffron in a mortar and mix with the hot water. Cover and leave to steep for 15 minutes.
Saffron butter, drizzled over rice at Iranian meals, is made by steeping saffron in hot water and combining it with melted butter. This carbohydrate-free sauce gives rice and kebabs a golden sheen.
Lightly crush the saffron in a mortar and mix with the hot water. Cover and leave to steep for 15 minutes.
Melt the butter over a low heat. Add the saffron-infused water and salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
Pass the sauce through a fine sieve and drizzle over hot rice or kebabs.
Lightly crush the saffron in a mortar before steeping it to bring out its color and aroma. Allergens: contains milk and dairy products.
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