KCB 13.10: Hot Saffron Milk with Pistacios
Hot Saffron Milk with Pistacios
• PREPARATION TIME: 15 minutes
• YIELD: Enough for 4 persons
• YIELD: Enough for 4 persons
• 12 saffron threads
• 4 cups (1 litre) milk
• 1 tablespoon (20 ml) powdered raw pistacio nuts
• 3 tablespoons (60 ml) sugar or honey
• 4 cups (1 litre) milk
• 1 tablespoon (20 ml) powdered raw pistacio nuts
• 3 tablespoons (60 ml) sugar or honey
1. Grind the saffron threads to a powder with a mortar and pestle; alternatively, powder them in a coffee grinder.
2. Boil the milk, saffron, and most of the pistacio powder in a heavy based saucepan over moderate heat. Stirring constantly, bring the milk to a full boil, allow it to froth twice then remove from the heat. Dissolve the sweetener in the milk. Serve immediately, garnishing each serving with the remaining pistacio nut powder.
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