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Homemade Pink Salt Blend

This recipe involves dry roasting pink Himalayan salt with dried herbs and spices to enhance its flavor and mineral content. The salt develops a slightly flaky texture with a vibrant pink hue and a fragrant aroma, making it suitable as a finishing salt or a flavor enhancer. The process includes simple dry roasting and grinding to achieve a fine, colorful seasoning.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pink Himalayan salt
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary crushed or chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Shallow skillet or pan
  • Grinder or mortar and pestle

Method
 

  1. Measure out the pink Himalayan salt and spread it evenly across the dry skillet. Turn the heat to medium-low.
    1 cup pink Himalayan salt
  2. Heat the salt, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until it begins to emit a fragrant aroma and shows slight color change, about 3-4 minutes. Avoid burning; the salt should look slightly toasted.
    1 cup pink Himalayan salt
  3. Add dried rosemary, thyme, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Continue stirring to combine the spices with the toasted salt, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant and evenly coated.
    1 tablespoon dried rosemary, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the toasted salt mixture to a cooling plate or baking sheet. Let it cool completely for about 5 minutes.
  5. Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind until achieving a fine, flaky texture with vibrant pink specks.
  6. Store the finished pink salt blend in an airtight container. Use as a finishing touch on salads, grilled vegetables, or roasted meats to add a burst of flavor and color.

Notes

Ensure the salt is toasted gently to prevent burning. The spice mixture can be customized with other dried herbs or chili flakes for variety.