What goes well with saffron threads?
We analyzed over 150,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes saffron threads better. On average, recipes with saffron threads gets 4.55⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better. Like with leeks. And sometimes worse. Like with green chili.
Here comes the combinations we found:
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Better than not:
sage,
allspice,
preserved lemon,
lemon zest,
fenugreek,
apricots,
littleneck clams,
serrano chili,
spanish rice,
butternut squash,
carrots,
red pepper flakes,
kalamata olives,
clam juice,
rose water,
plum tomato,
russet potatoes,
paprika,
honey,
curry powder,
green onions,
garbanzo beans,
cumin,
basil,
tomato paste,
white wine vinegar,
chives,
chickpeas,
pistachios,
basmati,
sherry,
golden raisins,
fennel,
sweet paprika,
nutmeg,
roma tomato,
potatoes,
cardamom pods,
red pepper,
chicken stock,
mango,
sweet potatoes,
oregano,
green peas,
cilantro,
parmesan,
bay leaf,
baking powder,
water,
hot water,
yogurt,
garlic,
egg,
chicken,
chorizo,
red bell pepper,
apple,
heavy cream,
ginger,
all purpose flour,
squid,
spaghetti,
spanish chorizo,
tomato puré,
vanilla,
vegetable broth
🤷♀️ Shrug:
arborio rice,
sea scallops,
shallots,
white wine,
onion,
mussels,
flat leaf parsley,
black pepper,
olive oil,
raisins,
french food,
kosher salt,
smoked paprika
Scores poorly:
salt,
cinnamon,
red onion,
tomato,
baguette,
lamb shoulder,
almonds,
broth,
rice,
pernod,
butter,
mayonnaise,
vegetable oil,
celery,
ghee,
orange zest,
paella rice,
spanish food,
turmeric,
yellow onion
Pay attention:
chicken thighs,
lemon juice,
egg yolk,
chicken broth,
cayenne,
canola oil,
zucchini,
lamb shanks,
indian food,
asparagus,
chili powder,
peas,
cashew nuts,
sugar,
spanish onion,
milk,
garam marsala,
anise,
corn kernels,
couscous,
crumbs,
ras el hanout,
active yeast,
rabbit,
green bell pepper,
rosemary,
orange juice,
clams,
green olives,
chicken breast,
sea salt,
turmeric powder,
white rice
Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes I found with saffron threads: