Best Saffron Pickles Recipes

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Provided by chia2160

Categories Kosher

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white wine vinegar
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon crumbled saffron thread
2 English cucumbers, sliced 1/2 inch thick (hothouse, seedless)

Steps:

in a medium saucepan, heat vinegar, wine, saffron, sugar and salt to a boil.
let it cool to room temp add sliced cucumbers to a large bowl, pour vinegar mixture over, cover and refrigerate overnight pickles keep for 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.1, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 4667.2, Carbohydrate 85.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 74.8, Protein 2.8

Saffron-Yogurt Chicken Kebabs image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk to combine yogurt, oil, lemon zest and juice, thyme, garlic, saffron, paprika, turmeric, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Add chicken to yogurt marinade and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Thread chicken onto six 10-inch skewers and season with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Drizzle with oil and serve with lemon wedges.