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 4.34⭐ review scores. But in some combinations, review scores get a lot better.
Here comes the combinations we found:
Stand out:
paprika
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Better than not:
golden raisins,
chorizo,
cinnamon,
cumin,
basmati,
chicken,
ginger,
onion,
chicken stock,
garlic,
bay leaf,
cilantro,
black pepper,
kosher salt,
green peas,
rice,
salt,
shrimp,
turmeric,
unsalted butter,
vegetable oil,
water,
white wine
Scores poorly:
mussels,
parsley,
olive oil,
oregano,
lemon juice,
red pepper,
chicken thighs,
chicken broth,
cayenne,
vegetable broth,
yogurt
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:
Chicken Tagine With Olives and Preserved Lemons
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.8/10
Saffron Rice, Golden Raisins and Pinenuts: Book Review
www.mykitchenstories.com.au
Review: 4.34/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Moroccan Baked Fish With Potatoes, Peppers and Olives
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Bass Fillets Poached With Fennel And Oranges
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4.34/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Saffron Rice Recipe (traditional method)
www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Healthy & Delicious: Moroccan-Style Chickpea Soup Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.34/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Dinner Tonight: Roast Chicken with Saffron and Lemons Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.34/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Saffron Risotto With Spring Onion, Saffron and Green Garlic
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Eric Ripert's Fish Burger with Saffron Aioli Recipe
www.seriouseats.com
Review: 4.34/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Cod with Tomato Sauce and Arborio Rice
www.reluctantgourmet.com
Review: 4.34/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10