Use of Saffron in food

Potato gnocchi with saffron and courgettes

Ingredients

  • 800gr of potato dumplings
  • 400 gr of Florentine Zucchini
  • 200 gr of Tarese del Valdarno cut into cubes
  • A pinch of saffron pistils
  • Thyme to taste
  • A golden onion
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper as needed

Preparation of the dish

Put the saffron pistils in a little warm water, leaving it to infuse for about 30 minutes.

Stew the chopped onion in a little oil and salt, add the sliced ​​courgettes, brown over low heat. Add the saffron and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the courgettes are soft.

Brown the Tarese in a pan without adding oil until it is transparent and slightly crunchy.

Cook the dumplings in plenty of lightly salted water.

Gently drain them with a slotted spoon directly into the pan with the zucchini cream. Add the Tarese. Gently stir over high heat, add a sprig of thyme, whisk everything well and serve.

 

 

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