The Saffron CounterA stall imagined in Mashhad

A little sun.
By the gram.

Threads of saffron, weighed slowly. Choose the cut,
then let a small pinch become the center of the meal.

Negin

Long, separate red stigmas selected for an even appearance. A generous, fragrant choice for a rice dish that deserves a little ceremony.

Cut: red stigma only
Character: long and intact

Wake the threads.

Crush a small pinch with the back of a spoon. Add a little warm water and give the color time to bloom. Fold the infusion into rice, a broth, or milk scented with cardamom. A modest amount travels a long way.