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SAFFRON: QUANTITY, TOASTING AND CURIOSITIES
Saffron from Jiloca is a very potent spice. That said, you won't need to use much saffron to add flavor; a couple of strands will be enough to give your dishes that special touch.
For example, for a rice dish that serves 4 people, 10-15 strands will be sufficient.
Using more doesn't necessarily mean a better result.
THE TOASTER
Toast the saffron to enhance its aroma.
Before adding it to our recipe, give it a light toasting. This small detail will remind us of both the aroma and the flavor.
Of course, you have to keep an eye on it while it's toasting. But above all, the important thing is that it doesn't burn.
Saffron is linked to tradition and artisanal care. Knowing how to handle it correctly allows you to enjoy all it offers: a golden color, a delicate aroma, and a flavor capable of transforming a simple recipe into a special dish.
Yes, although you have to keep an eye on it while it's cooking. But above all, the important thing is that it doesn't reach the surface.
The hoe is linked to tradition and artisanal care. Knowing how to handle it correctly allows you to enjoy all it offers: a golden color, a delicate aroma, and a flavor capable of transforming a simple recipe into a special dish.
10 Interesting Facts
International Award: Recognized as a bastion by the Slow Food movement
Own Museum: The only monographic saffron museum that protects traditional tools.
Gourmet Alliance: An exclusive calchich'n cured with saffron is produced.
Hand-separating: The process of separating the stigmas of the flower here is called "esbriznar".
Chests: Families kept the threads wrapped in white sheets inside chests like treasures.
Currency: In the 16th and 17th centuries, it was used in Teruel to pay taxes due to its incalculable commercial value.
Endangered: It almost disappeared in the 1990s; Today, efforts are underway to fully recover it.
Wicker Baskets: It is usually harvested in wicker baskets to prevent it from absorbing moisture and/or being damaged.
The Spice of Happiness: Experts say its natural compounds stimulate dopamine.
Secret of the Cold: The cold of Teruel increases the spice's coloring power.
MODERN INNOVATIONS AND USES
-Gins and liqueurs: Artisan distilleries create premium spirits with bitter undertones and an amber color.
-Cosmetics: Anti-aging creams are created by extracting antioxidants from the Jiloca River.
-Turolense sausage: A sausage that substitutes pepper with saffron threads.
-Gourmet coffee: Specialty coffee shops use saffron with cardamom to flavor espresso.
-Fine baking: The use of saffron in sweet doughs and long-fermented brioches.
-Craft beer: There are limited editions of dark beer matured with saffron threads.
-The dark glass rule: To prevent the chemical components from degrading with light, saffron should always be stored in cool, opaque glass containers or tins. airtight.
- For about 4 people, the ideal amount is between 10 and 15 strands.
- In grams, this amount is equivalent to 0.1g.
- Being a handcrafted product from Teruel, it has a very potent flavor (due to the region's cold climate).
- Don't overdo it, or the food may have a bitter taste.
- KEY: With Teruel's red gold, LESS IS ALWAYS MORE.
