Spherificator IMP-SPH - Saffron Pearls Recipe

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Saron Pearls
Try these saron pearls over salmon, rice or chicken!
This recipe will work for any kind of flavor infusion with water.
Balsamic Pearls
Try this recipe as an exciting alternative to salad dressing!
INGREDIENTS
¾ cup (200mL) hot water
 stems of saron
½ tsp (2g) sodium alginate
 tsp (4.5g) calcium chloride
 cups (500mL) water –
separate bowl
INGREDIENTS
⅔ cup (175mL) water
½ tsp (3g) sodium citrate
½ tsp (1.5g) sodium alginate
½ tsp (2g) sugar
⅓ cup (75g) balsamic vinegar
 tsp (4.5g) calcium chloride
 cups (500mL) water –
separate bowl
. Add saron to hot water and allow steeping for 10 minutes.
Stir until the water turns dark yellow with a strong smell
of saron.
. Strain into a blender to remove the stems.
. With the blades on low speed, sprinkle sodium alginate
powder onto the spinning liquid. Mix until the powder is
absorbed by the liquid (or use an immersion blender to mix
the sugar/alginate into the water).
. Let rest 30-45 minutes to allow all the air to escape.
. Strain the saron mixture through a small strainer.
Pour into Sphericator.
. Dissolve the calcium chloride in 500mL water by mixing with a
spoon for 30 seconds.
. Press the button on the Sphericator and drop the saron
solution into the calcium bath and leave sit for 1 minute.
. Collect the pearls in a strainer, rinse under running water,
drain and serve!
. Place 175mL water and sodium citrate in a blender and blend
for 30 seconds.
. Mix sugar with sodium alginate.
. With the blades on low speed, sprinkle sodium alginate/sugar
powder onto the spinning liquid. Mix until the powder is
absorbed by the liquid (or use an immersion blender to mix
the sugar/alginate into the water).
. Slowly add the balsamic vinegar while continuing to mix.
. Let rest 30-45 minutes to allow all the air to escape.
. Strain the balsamic mixture through a small strainer.
Pour into the Sphericator.
. Dissolve the calcium chloride in 500mL water by mixing with
a spoon for 30 seconds.
. Press the button on the Sphericator and drop the balsamic
vinegar solution into the calcium bath and leave sit for 1 minute.
. Collect the pearls in a strainer, rinse under running water,
drain and serve!