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How to Use Himalayan Salt for Cooking?

by Betty Gabriel
written by Betty Gabriel

Just like table salt, pink Himalayan salt is used for seasoning everyday meals. It is a better choice for daily consumption than regular table salt because of its unprocessed nature and mineral content. It can be used for seasoning and finishing various foods which we will discuss further in this article. But before that let’s see what Himalayan salt is.

For people who don’t know what Himalayan Salt is?

It is a light pink-colored salt used for seasoning different types of dishes. Its mineral content is usually higher than regular salt. Its crystal size is bigger than table salt and it also has beautiful pink color due to which it can be put in grinders and used as finishing salt. It is obtained from salt mines in Pakistan and also known as Pakistan salt. So if you want to use less salt and get more of the taste, Himalayan salt is one of the best options. It will surely enhance the flavor of your meals.

Here are some of the top recipes in which you can use Himalayan salt and be the daredevil of the kitchen:

Steaks

You can not only add Himalayan salt to your dishes but also can cook them on Himalayan salt blocks. Where Himalayan salt block seems so hard to cook with but actually it is not, the dishes made on it are utterly unique.

Sizzling steaks on Himalayan salt cooking blocks are to die for, and they are one of the most trending dishes right now. You don’t need to put extra salt on your steak but if you still feel the need for salt then add Himalayan salt as it is the best salt for steak.

You’ll have to follow some tips to get a perfect steak while using Himalayan salt block for cooking.

⦁      Pre Heating your slab is essential gradually at different temperatures.

⦁      Keep the temperature of the slab on track.

⦁      Don’t let the meat stay on the slab for longer than it should be. Keep on checking the temperature so that your meat does not get overcooked.

Salmon

 Cooking fish on Himalayan salt blocks can be a little tricky, but it will be one of the best fishes you have ever tried. And the experience of cooking is always unique.

Salmon grilled and served on a Himalayan salt block is at the peak of every restaurant menu nowadays. While cooking at home, use lemons, kiwi, mango, and papaya and ravish the whole dish.

Salt can also be used to preserve and cure fish and meat. Salting fish preservation can protect the food from spoiling for months. 

Vegetables

Don’t you worry if you are a vegetarian because you can still experience this creative cooking method?

Cooking vegetables on the Himalayan rock salt block has been really in these days, nothing competes with some hot grilled veggies sauteed and served on a hot salt block.

You would definitely want to try grilling veggies at home because they are so damn tasty, delicious, and filled with natural saltiness and minerals. And if you are diet conscious, then the best choice is the pink Himalayan salt block, packed with minerals and nutrients perfect for any vegetable recipe.

If you want your children to devour the food thoroughly you are preparing for them and that food also contains healthy nutrients and minerals, then try out these innovative recipes on salt blocks and create magic with tempting and yummy meals on our dining table!

Seasoning Salt for Fries

If you are a fan of French fries and like them to be subtly salty, then Himalayan salt is the best for you. Sprinkle fine Himalayan seasoning salt from the shaker directly on your fries and enjoy the crispy salty fries.

If you want your fries a little bit spicy and more flavorsome, then you can make a spice mix for them. Mix garlic powder, Himalayan pink salt, fennel seeds, and red chili powder.

Salt for salad

Many options in the market consist of processed food. We have to choose the food that best suits our taste buds level, and that is also not bland. Himalayan pink salt enhances the taste. Here is a quick recipe:

⦁       75g of vegetables (such as broccoli, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, tomatoes, peas)

⦁      Apple

⦁      Boneless Chicken

⦁      Himalayan Pink Salt

⦁      Half teaspoon of Black pepper (according to taste)

⦁      Mayonnaise

Cut all vegetables you like to add to your salad in small cube-shaped pieces. Take a non-stick pan and add one teaspoon of oil, add vegetables and soothe them for one minute. After one minute, turn off the flame and put it in a bowl. Cut an apple and mix it with vegetables. Boil chicken for 30 minutes and add it to your bowl. For dressing salad, add a nutritious Himalayan pink salt block, black pepper, and mayonnaise according to your taste. Your nutritious salad is ready.

Juices

You can also make your juices more healthy and delicious with nutritious Himalayan salt. Let’s find out how!

Many packed juices are filled with sugar, and some people don’t like to drink sugary beverages. Then what to make for them. The trick is simple; add a pinch of the fine pink Himalayan salt in juices such as orange and carrot juice, sugarcane juice, lemon juice, and mint margarita. Ingredients for mint margarita are:

  • Himalayan pink salt 
  • Fresh mint leaves 
  • Water 
  • Sugar
  • Ice Cubes
  • Lemon juice

Add ice cubes, fresh mint leaves, Himalayan pink salt, water, lemon juice, and sugar in a blender. Blend it well. Pour it into a beautiful glass. And serve it with a lemon wedge on the glass rim.

Smoothies

A lot of people prefer smoothies over juices because of more fiber. In fact for weight loss, the replacement of proper meals with smoothies is considered beneficial. Smoothies are made by blending fruits and vegetables with milk, yogurt, or water. To enhance the flavor and cut the extra sweetness, a pinch of Himalayan salt can be sprinkled on the smoothie. It will give an extra kick of flavor to your smoothie.

Curry

 Who is not a fan of South Asian curries? Of course, we all are. Not only curry but delicious and spicy chutneys. Being a fan of spicy food, we should add nutritious and mineral-rich Himalayan pink salt to the spice mixtures, making them nutritious and tasty.

Himalayan pink salt is better than table salt; it balances the pH level. It is said to contain more minerals and nutrients than regular salt. It makes our tasteless dishes filled with flavors and our food presentations enticing and attractive.

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Salting Fish Preservation Method And Advantages

by Betty Gabriel
written by Betty Gabriel

Salt is versatile by all means. It is mind-boggling to think of the numerous uses and benefits of salt.

Unfortunately, the current propaganda by some medical practitioners and researchers have labeled salt as the ‘villain’. Speaking of facts, salt is the savior. Life is almost impossible without salt.

As they say ‘excess of everything is bad’; the same goes for the consumption of salt. It is harmful when consumed more than the prescribed daily dosage. But, in the case of salt deficiency, the body cannot function properly. You will feel lethargic, dehydrated, and out of energy.

Apart from the benefits of salt for the human body through consumption, salt has many more uses too. Salt has been in use as a preservative since olden times. People used different ways to use salt for preserving food that could be used in tough times like travel, harsh weather, and war.

In this article, we will discuss the method of fish preservation through salting.

What is salting food preservation?

It is the process that enables food to last for several months by treating it with salt. The art of preserving food through salting has been prevalent since the times of the Phoenicians and Greeks. 

The Romans further sophisticated this procedure. Salt, mixed with spices have been in use for food preservation in the countries lying near the coast of the Mediterranean since the time of Christ.

Salting food preservation is a simple process that stops the food from spoiling. Water is the main culprit in spoiling food. When moisture is completely removed from the food, spoiling is arrested. It may be mention-worthy here that drying the food by salting is always preferred over air-drying as the earlier ensures minimal changes in the food.

Now, do not take salt as some magical stuff having powers to stop food from getting spoiled. The salt simply helps in extracting moisture from the food, rendering it dry and minimizing the chances of spoilage.

How salt extracts the water?

Do you remember studying about osmosis back in your school science class? Osmosis is the transfer of water from one place to another, like from inside of the fish to outside.

When the liquid at both ends of a body or skin is of different concentrations, it travels through the body to the side with less liquid. This is called osmosis and this is how water is extracted from the food inhibiting the bacterial growth.

Salt cured fish:

As mentioned earlier, the practices of preserving fish for bleak days through salt curing and sun drying are very common at places near the shore since ancient times. Salt curing means preserving the flesh by applying salt to it and drawing out the moisture. The salt curing fish is more popular than sun drying as the later is not possible in colder areas and it greatly changes the properties of the food.

Salt curing is done with dry salt and is very close to pickling which involves using brine water solution for preservation. The fish becomes completely dry when salt-cured and needs to be soaked in potable water before cooking.

salting food preservation

Advantages of salting fish:

By now, the curious being in you must be wondering why to go through the long and hard process of preserving fish through salting when you can preserve it in the freezer? Don’t think much; we have you covered here.

Now, nature has its own ways to deal with things and human beings have been using these methods since ages. Salt preservation is one of the natural methods of preserving food and it promises the best results.

The salt works in multiple ways when used for preserving fish. It draws the moisture out of the flesh which inhibits the decomposing process. Secondly, salt kills and stops the growth of the bacteria and microorganisms that may be involved in spoiling the fish.

When you freeze the fish, it can never retain its freshness and flavor. The flesh is stopped from decomposing and the bacterial growth is halted, but the meat loses its flavor completely. When the fish is preserved with salt curing, it becomes more flavorful.

The humans are designed to like and crave the flavor of salt. It not only helps in the proper functioning of the body but also brings out other subtle flavors of the food, making it delectable. Try salted fish recipe using cod with a mild dressing and you will realize how salt can amplify the flavors of otherwise bland meat.

How to dry-salt fish at home?

Follow these simple steps to dry salt fish at home.

  • Clean and prepare the fish. Take out the guts and gills and wash it thoroughly in the water.
  • Remove the scales if any.
  • If the fish is of a big size, remove the thick meat from the middle. This ensures the salt can easily penetrate to the complete meat.
  • Now, impregnate it with large-grained sea salt or Himalayan pink salt. Leave it in the layers of salt for at least two days.
  • The next step is to air dry the fish. Beware of the unpleasant smell.

How to store dry fish at home?

Storing dried fish requires a little care. Make sure to store the product in a separate space from other foods so that no odor gets transferred. The ideal temperature should be +2 to +4 degrees. Ensure that the product doesn’t take up any moisture from the environment, therefore, keep it in a dry and cool place during high humidity days.

Last word:

You can browse for some amazing salted dried fish recipes on the internet and reap the benefits of healthy meat. Next time your family asks for Chinese salted fish or salmon to cook for dinner, fret not, follow simple steps and have fish stored right in your pantry.

 
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