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Above all, Iranian Saffron (Sargol) shines on Seafood paella, Risotto alla Milanese, Bouillabaisse. It’s my top recommendation across 5 dishes we’ve tested. It also works as an alternative across 10 recipes we’ve documented. It also accompanies 3 dishes as a complementary condiment.

Pure red Iranian Sargol saffron threads heaped on a cream background, whole stigma tips with no yellow style

Spice · Saffron

Iranian Saffron (Sargol)

Khorasan, around Torbat-e Heydarieh, Ghaen and Birjand, Iran

Intensity 9/10

dry honey · warm hay · sea iodine

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The dishes where it’s our first choice

5 recipes where Iranian Saffron (Sargol) is my top recommendation.

The dishes where it also works

A credible alternative on 10 other recipes.

The dishes where it plays a supporting role

3 dishes use it as a complementary condiment alongside other ingredients.

Its best partners in the kitchen

The condiments most often cited alongside Iranian Saffron (Sargol) in our pairings.

To learn more about the product itself — full page for Iranian Saffron (Sargol) .