Blooming the Saffron - Exotic Bazaar

The colour and aroma of saffron are maximised when you first "bloom" it into liquid form, using water to extract the flavours.
There are two ways to bloom saffron
1- In boiling water
2- In ice
I prefer the ice method, certainly when in more humid climates, with the boiling water method better suited to cooler climates.
However, for both methods, you will first need to grind the saffron threads into powder using a small mortar & pestle.
Tip: To get the best result use a few grains of salt with the saffron, the coarseness of the salt helps with the grinding
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Thank you! Will try it soon! I always used hot milk before.