Salt of the earth
Photo: Salted Caramels
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
Although basic, salt (sodium chloride) is a crucial flavour enhancement and plays an important role in food preservation and fluid balance in the body. There are two sources of salt: rock salt from deposits in the earth and sea salt from harvests from the sea.
Recipes
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Salted Caramels
Salty and sweet meet in these buttery, firm caramels with a clean delicate taste from the fleur de sel. You need an accurate candy thermometer to make... -
Herbed Salt
With his kitchen brigade, Jean-Charles Dupoire, chef de cuisine of The Fairmont Royal York hotel in Toronto, whizzes up herbs with salt to season such... -
Smoky Halibut Fillets with White Wine Shallot Sauce
The smokiness of sea salt comes alive when paired with a mild white fish, such as halibut. This is delicious served on a bed of saut? spinach. -
Crispy Breadsticks with Sea Salt and Sesame Seeds
Sea salt adds a burst of flavour to these breadsticks. Serve as a savoury appetizer or as a nibble anytime. -
Mixed Greens with Citrus Dressing and Sea Salt
The fine flakiness of sea salt adds extra crunch to an already refreshing salad.
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