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Saffron Substitute

Saffron is a very precious spice. It's so precious that it can be quite difficult to source, so here's a quick guide on finding saffron substitutes that you may use.
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 0.5 teaspoon
Calories: 2kcal
Author: Val

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine ¼ teaspoon of turmeric powder and ¼ teaspoon of paprika on a small plate.
  • Use the combined spices for every ½ teaspoon of saffron in the recipe.
  • Adjust the proportions according to your desired taste.

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Nutrition

Calories: 2kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.2mg