How many grams of Saffron for Rice?
A common way of buying saffron in Sweden is to buy it pre-ground in bags of 0.5 grams.
Most saffron rice recipes use "threads" or "strands" which is pretty much useless for me.
What's a good saffron/rice ratio, in grams/deciliter?
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A quick search does not really give a good answer to your question
For example, one recipe calls for 2 pinch of saffron for 2 cups of (dry) rice; another 3/4 tea spoon of crumble saffron for 3 cups of rice.
Have a looksie at this wikihow page.
In any case, I would highly suggest you try to find either Spanish or Iranian saffron, and if possible not pre-grounded.
And skip whatever cheap substitute you will find.
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How much saffron do I cook with?
Use a small amount. It's best to prepare and use very small amounts in your dishes. When possible, count the threads instead of measuring them by volume. Note that a "pinch" of saffron equals about 20 medium threads, and a pinch is usually enough in most recipes that serve four to six people.How much saffron strands should I use?
A good rule of thumb is to use about three strands a person. There are approximately 463 threads (3/8" to \xbd" in length) per gram of saffron so 1 gram would yield approximately 150 servings. Saffron should be used sparingly and when used in larger amounts tends to make dishes bitter.How much saffron do you need for paella?
32 ounces seafood stock (or bone broth or chicken broth) 2 cups water. 1 teaspoon saffron threads.Can you use too much saffron?
Some common side effects include drowsiness, stomach problems, and nausea or vomiting. Allergic reactions are also possible. Taking large amounts of saffron by mouth is possibly unsafe. High doses of 5 grams or more can cause poisoning.How to Cook Saffron Rice Arabic style
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I would be surprised if you find a precise enough scale to be useful in measuring saffron in a kitchen. A half gram of unground saffron will contain dozens if not hundreds of threads, and while ground saffron is less potent, it should still not require very much, so a pinch is probably roughly equivalent to a few strands.
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