Ebru OzansoyPremier Commis
09 July 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

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.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Steep the saffron

15 min

Lightly crush the saffron in a mortar and mix with the hot water. Cover and leave to steep for 15 minutes.

2

Melt the butter

5 min

Melt the butter over a low heat. Add the saffron-infused water and salt and cook for 5 minutes, stirring.

3

Strain and serve

5 min

Pass the sauce through a fine sieve and drizzle over hot rice or kebabs.

Reminder

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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