{"product_id":"safran-coupe","title":"Safran Coupé","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafran Coupé, high-colour Iranian top quality for paella and risotto\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaffron is the most expensive spice in the world – and at the same time the one where poor quality is easiest to spot. Our Safran Coupé comes from Iran and consists exclusively of the tips of the saffron threads, the most aromatic part of the plant. High-colour in the infusion, intense in aroma and with the typical deep golden-yellow colouring that a paella rice made with supermarket saffron never reaches. We pack it gently in our workshop in Klingenberg am Main.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic for paella, risotto Milanese, bouillabaisse and fish soups. Seasons pilaf rice, couscous, lamb dishes, chicken tagine and Persian stews. Also in patisserie for saffron brioche, ice cream and crème brûlée. Before use, let it steep in a small amount of warm liquid (stock, milk or wine) for about ten minutes, so colour and aroma are fully released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e saffron goes a very long way. A small pinch is enough for four people. More is not better – too much saffron tastes bitter and medicinal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe: risotto Milanese\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic from Lombardy – a dish that needs only three ingredients and stands or falls with the saffron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients for 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e320 g risotto rice (Carnaroli or Arborio)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 pinch of Safran Coupé\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 l chicken or vegetable stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 shallot, 1 glass of white wine, 50 g butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e80 g Parmesan, freshly grated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/luisenhaller-tiefensalz-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efine Luisenhaller deep-rock salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, freshly ground pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pour a little hot stock over the saffron in a cup and let it steep. Finely chop the shallot, sweat in 25 g butter until translucent. Add the rice, toast briefly and deglaze with white wine. Add the stock gradually while stirring until the rice is al dente (about 18 minutes). Stir in the saffron infusion – now the risotto turns golden-yellow. Take off the heat, stir in the remaining butter and Parmesan, season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy our saffron?\u003c\/strong\u003e Top-quality saffron dissolves completely in hot stock and colours the risotto deep golden-yellow at once. Cheap saffron (often stretched with turmeric) produces a flat yellow colour and no real saffron scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIranian saffron in coupé quality (thread tips only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-colour with a concentrated aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop quality from Klingenberg am Main\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo flavour enhancers, anti-caking agents or additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Spanish version with paella, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/geraucherter-paprika\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emild smoked paprika\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e from Extremadura is also a classic companion. For bouillabaisse, our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gewurzsalz-bouillabaisse\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebouillabaisse seasoning salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e fits. If you use saffron in oriental cooking, combine it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/raz-el-hanout-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaz el Hanout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/baharat-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaharat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. For lamb dishes, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/melange-noir\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMélange Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the first choice as a pepper topping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I use saffron for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nClassically for paella, risotto Milanese, bouillabaisse, fish soups, pilaf rice and Persian stews. Also in patisserie for brioche, ice cream and creams. In North African and Indian cooking indispensable in tagines and biryanis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I dose saffron correctly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA small pinch is enough for four people. Used generously, saffron turns bitter and medicinal. Better to let it steep for longer than to use more, saffron aroma develops only in warm liquid over five to ten minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between saffron threads and saffron powder?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSaffron threads are the dried stigmas of the crocus flower. Saffron powder is ground saffron, often stretched with turmeric or other yellow colourings. We supply coupé quality, that is threads in the highest concentration. Crush fresh in the mortar or add directly to hot liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I store saffron correctly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDry, protected from light and cool, ideally in a sealed jar. This way the essential oils and the colouring power are preserved for several years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What can I use saffron for?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Classically for paella, risotto Milanese, bouillabaisse, fish soups, pilaf rice and Persian stews. Also in patisserie for brioche, ice cream and creams. In North African and Indian cooking indispensable in tagines and biryanis.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I dose saffron correctly?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"A small pinch is enough for four people. Used generously, saffron turns bitter and medicinal. 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