paella colouring

[NixnJay]

does anyone know the ingredient that turns this dish yellow? thks.

[warpig1]

possibly tumeric or saffron in the water.

[JamesEverton]

saffron

[mccfluff]

the paella gordon ramsey made the other night used saffron

[nickmo]

Suggest not to use tumeric as this will add different background flavour. Saffron is the only one to use. Add the strands, not soaked, direct to the paella

[janetsflower]

without doubt its saffron

[naz_nomad]

If you cant get saffron use the dried stigmas of the flower, "Crocus Sativus Linneaus'' .. ;-)

[Rock'n'Roll]

can't see restaurants using saffron,too expensive. I'd go for tumeric . If your making your own,then saffron may be worth the extra money

[debbz1969]

Its definatly saffron. Very expensive here but if you know anyone going to Egypt or Tunisia is about 50pence for a bagful get someone to bring you some home.

[Litchick]

The brand GOYA makes a special "yellow" seasoning which I have used in place of the saffron. I agree with the others who said not to use turmeric. It gives a different flavor than intended.

[WoWo]

"can't see restaurants using saffron,too expensive"

It's not that expensive, pound for pound it's more expensive than gold but you use so little of it it's not that bad.

The best is Mancha and the sort of stuff debbz1969 is talking about is low grade African stuff.

[anitadip]

The spanish use a few saffron shreds when cooking the rice. A cheap and more used alternative is half a teaspoon of powdered turmeric.