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What can I substitute for saffron?
I am making a Portuguese fish dish that requires saffron but I cannot locate saffron. What else can I use?
5 Answers
- LadieVampLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
Saffron Substitutes:
-- turmeric --
(for color, NOT FLAVOR!! ; use 4 times as much)
-- safflower --
(use 8 times as much; less expensive and imparts similar color, but taste is decidedly inferior)
-- marigold blossoms --
(for color, not flavor; use twice as much)
-- annatto seeds --
(Steep 1 teaspoon annatto seeds in 1/4 cup of boiling water for 30 minutes, discard seeds. Reduce liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup.)
For saffron [ substitute ] I prefer Annato oil. If you have a latino or Filipino market look for annotto seeds. Then heat 2 cups of vegetable oil to about 350, add seeds then turn off the heat. Allow to cool, strain and bottle. Refrigerate.
- Michelle DLv 61 decade ago
There is no substitute for saffron. If you want to get that same golden color, you can use a little turmeric, but use very little as it has a strong flavor.
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