Red Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt - Coarse By ChefShop.com
One of the most flavorful sea salts you'll ever taste is back on our shelves. After searching for two years, we've found a reliable supply of high quality, flavorful Hawaiian Red Alaea Sea Salt.
Red Alaea clay has been known in Hawaiian cuisine since before the coming of the Europeans, and it was known to be laden with healthful benefits. It's the iron oxide in the famous Hawaiian Alaea clay that makes this salt red, actually more of a burnt sienna color, and it is known to exist only in the islands of the fiftieth state.
During heavy rains in ancient Hawaii, sediment containing the red volcanic clay called Alaea was washed to the sea. When this red water became trapped in tidal pools, evaporation created a red tinted sea salt that was collected by the local inhabitants. While much of the salt was used by in sacred rituals, it was also used to preserve food.
Suggested Uses:
Today, the salt is used in traditional dishes like Kalua Pork, and by discerning restaurant and home chefs who appreciate this salt's unique history, taste and appearance. This coarse crystal salt adds depth and complexity to savory dishes with its earthiness. Wonderful on grilled meats and vegetables, and also in thick winter stews.
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Price: $8.99
Updated on 8-15-2008.
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