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What is fleur de sel in cooking?
Fleur de sel is a finishing salt that enhances the taste of soups, salads, fish, meat, fruit, vegetables, even dessert. It is important to only use it on food just before serving, and not while cooking as high temperatures will cause the crystals to melt and lose their unique character.
What’s the difference between fleur de sel and salt?
Both coarse sea salt and fleur de sel are extracted from sea water and have a coarse grain structure. But that is where the similarities between the two end. Coarse sea salt has a dry, hard and nicely defined grain. Fleur de sel has a moist and soft grain structure.
Does fleur de sel taste different?
By definition, fleur de sel is the most complex in flavor. It is also considered (perhaps to no one’s surprise) to be among the saltier of salts, thanks to trace calcium and magnesium chlorides.
What does fleur et sel mean?
Fleur de sel, which means “flower of salt” in French, is an especially valued type of French sea salt known for its smooth flavor and light, crunchy texture. Unlike regular table salt, which primarily comes from salt mines, sea salt is the result of the evaporation of sea water.
What does fleur de sel taste like?
What Does It Taste Like? Fleur de sel is salty, of course, although it has a high moisture content and retains a certain briny flavor from the sea. It’s a delicate, almost flaky salt.
What is sel in food?
Sel roti (Nepali: सेल रोटी) is a traditional homemade ring-shaped sweet rice bread popular in Nepal and the Kumaon region of India. It is mostly prepared during Dashain and Tihar, widely celebrated Hindu festivals in Nepal and Sikkim and Darjeeling regions in India where ethnic Nepalese people have presence.
How do you serve fleur de sel?
Fleur de sel, which is available at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores, is best for sprinkling over a finished dish just before serving—anything from salads to sandwiches to sweets. It is not suitable for cooking.
What is a substitute for fleur de sel?
If you can’t find fleur de sel then good quality sea salt flakes would be the closest substitute. Maldon has finer flakes than fleur de sel but in the recipe the volume will be roughly similar and as you should use your own taste buds as a guide then start with 1/2 teaspoon and add more if you like.
What kind of salt is fleur de sel?
French sea salt
Fleur de sel, which means “flower of salt” in French, is an especially valued type of French sea salt known for its smooth flavor and light, crunchy texture. Unlike regular table salt, which primarily comes from salt mines, sea salt is the result of the evaporation of sea water.