Flavored salts can be expensive, but it’s easy to make them on your own.
Salts infused with herbs or condiments (think mustard or Sriracha sauce) add flair and some crunch when used as a finishing touch. Buying them at specialty stores can be expensive, but it’s easy to make them on your own by following a few guidelines.
LIQUID FLAVORINGS: Mix 1/2 cup kosher salt and flavoring in small bowl, then spread on large plate and microwave, stirring every 60 seconds, until only slightly damp (salt mixture will continue to dry as it cools).
| FLAVORING | MICROWAVE TIME | SUGGESTED USES | | --- | --- | --- | | 1/3 cup Sriracha sauce | 6-8 min | Roasted vegetables, sliced or mashed avocado, French fries, broiled fish, fruit (mango, pineapple, melon) | | 1/4 cup grainy mustard + 1/4 cup Dijon mustard | 6-8 min | Roast beef, salad, grilled meat, homemade pretzels | | 1 tsp liquid smoke | 1-2 min | Enhances grill flavor in quickly grilled food |
HERBS AND SEEDS: Combine 1/3 cup coarse sea salt and flavorings in spice grinder and pulse until just combined, about 6 short pulses. Spread on large plate and microwave, stirring every 60 seconds, until only slightly damp (salt mixture will continue to dry as it cools).
| FLAVORING | MICROWAVE TIME | SUGGESTED USES | | --- | --- | --- | | 1/2 cup finely chopped celery leaves + 1 tsp celery seeds | 2-3 min | Corn on the cob, rim of a Bloody Mary glass, tuna salad | | 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh rosemary | 2-3 min | Homemade focaccia, baked potatoes, fresh tomatoes, stirred into olive oil for dipping bread |