Himalayan Pink Salt Usage in Cooking

 How Is Pink Himalayan Salt Made?

In ancient times mines, mountains and oceans were a major part of an era. But soon the water began to soak and the ocean was completely dried with no water left, which lead them into the crystals. Soon people noticed that these crystals were salt. They taste the crystals and then the search began. After a lot of researches, it was concluded that when the water which was soaked by the oceans and mountains turned into a crystal form which was a mesmerizing combination of pink, red and white color. Up till now, 84+ minerals are discovered and research is still going on. Hopefully, more minerals are to be discovered. And was soon declared as the PINK HIMALAYAN SALT the word Himalayan was named due to the Himalayas of the mountains where this salt was first found.

Pakistan proudly conquers the world's 2nd largest salt mine known as the KHEWRA salt mine.

Khewra salt mine is also known as mayo salt mine. This salt is considered the world best salt because of its purities and organic products which leads to many benefits

Usage Of Himalayan Pink Salt For Cooking:

Do you know that Himalayan salt can be used as the main ingredient, a seasoning/grilling, or even a cooking slab/utensil? Three uses for Himalayan pink salt in cooking:

1. As The Main Ingredient: You could use Himalayan salt for cooking in any dish like eggs, soups, pasta, marinating, etc.

2. SEASONING/GRILLING: Sprinkle pink Himalayan salt over the top of a chocolate cake for a crunchy taste, or over popcorn for a delicious taste.

3. Himalayan Pink Salt Block/Slab: Use a salt block/slab for cooking and serving seafood, sweet dishes, steak, or any other item you like. The salt slab preserves heat and adds mesmerizing flavor to dishes.

SM salts manufacture the best quality kitchenware out of Himalayan salt. For ages, these salts have shown wonders for humans and animal health. Himalayan salt is used in culinary items and for cooking purposes.

SM salts produce unique slabs and trays made out of Himalayan salt. These slabs are mined and carved into different shapes and sizes, which are used in cooking, grilling, baking, seasoning, and freezing purposes. Himalayan salt slabs, trays, and bowls have this amazing tendency to keep the food warm, subtle, and cordial. These slabs (trays) can be used in freezing items.

Himalayan pink salt slabs are also used as a decorative piece of salt, which affects a creative outlook.

COOKING TILES AND SALAD BOWLS:

SM salt creates different shapes and sizes (round, square, geometrical, and many more shapes) of salt tiles out of Himalayan pink salt which is organically mined from the mountains of the Himalayas.  These tiles are ideal for cooking, eggs, fish, seafood, roasted vegetables, baking, cookies, pizza, and many more. These tiles tend to serve hot and cold. You can also serve chilled desserts and ice creams.

ITEMS:

Salad bowls, round bowls, freezing, and chilled ice cream or dessert tile, mortar and pestle, tequila shot glasses are special items made out of Himalayan salt slabs(tiles).

HOW TO USE HIMALAYAN SALT TILE?

The Himalayan salt slab is very easy to use, but these tips might help you.

1) DRY SLAB: 

Always make sure to pat dry the slab completely before using because wetness can cause the slab to breach while heating.

2) HEATING SLOWLY:

Make sure to heat the salt slab slowly because heating it too rapidly can cause the slab to break. To avoid this, change the temperature by no more than 200°F (93°C) every 10 minutes.

3) PREHEAT:

Make sure to preheat the slab before placing it in the oven to avoid cracking.

4) CHANGE IN COLOUR:

The Himalayan salt slab can naturally change its color from time to time while heating. Changes are absolutely fine.

5) HANDLE HOT SALT SLAB:

Due to heating, the salt slab can remain hot for particular hours. To avoid any agitation, use high heat-resistant gloves.

6) NO TO FAT:

Immoderate use of fat such as butter, oil, or cheese can shrink the life span of the Himalayan salt slab.

7) AVOID WATER:

Salt can easily dissolve in water, so it’s best to clean your slab with a damp sponge and scrub with a scouring pad or brush.

GRILLING:

Always remember to start with a dry slab of salt then place it on a griller or stovetop by raising the temperature slowly to tillc500°F (260°C).

Place the food directly on the slab while using a pair of tongs or any utensils for flipping or turning the food.

Items that can cook steadily work best for the Himalayan salt slab as compared to the food which takes more time to cook can cause it to get saltier.

BAKING:

Preheat the Himalayan salt slab slowly on the stovetop or griller to avoid cracking.

Later add your baking item, be it pizza cookies, etc on a baking sheet and place it on the slab. Bake as normal.

SERVING COLD ITEMS:

Before serving cold items on a Himalayan salt slab freeze the slab for two hours and then place chilly ice cream, dessert. Ready to serve.