saffron potatoes

chia's Note:

another quick side dish, the saffron gives the potatoes a lovely golden color.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 pinch saffron
• 1 ¼ cups hot water
• 2 lbs medium potatoes , peeled and sliced into 1 inch pieces
• ¼ cup butter
• salt & pepper

Directions:

1. crumble saffron into water.
2. heat butter in a skillet, then brown potatoes in 1 layer, turning over after 5 minutes.
3. add water, salt,& pepper and simmer at medium, uncovered for 5 minutes.
4. reduce heat to low and simmer 15-20 minutes more until water is evaporated.

Reviews

[Bonnie G #2]

DH and I really enjoyed this as a side with dinner last night. The color alone made them a new and exciting addtion. I did add onions to the mix and a pinch of garlic for a little extra flavor and it turned out awesome. We'll be using this recipe often.

[drbecca26]

I was just getting ready to post this recipe!!! I can't remember where I got it but it's a favorite for me! I slice mine a little thinner, though. Some people may say that it's a waste of a very expensive spice (I use a BIG pinch) but I have to differ...and this is even better reheated. The sauce gets thicker each time. A great thing to have in your repertoire! Thanks for the post!

[Rita~]

This was OK. I love saffron and potatoes! But When you start to fry your potatoes and there are crispy it `s so hard to add the water with saffron but I did. I think if you melt the butter and add the saffron in it, it would be so much better. It would be golden, crispy, and fragrant. Also the only change I did was slice the potatoes.