A few months ago I wrote a review of Sourced Grocer for On the Menu. It's a gorgeous little cafe/grocer that opened recently in New Farm. The food is fabulous and I already have a favourite - smashed avocado on sourdough toast with labne. It's absolutely delicious. The only thing that could make it any better, would be a little sprinkle of citrus salt. When my sister saw I was making the salt she suggested the match and I couldn't agree more.
Apart from dusted over avocado toast this salt would brighten up a plain piece of seafood or fish, add a zing to a risotto or give a bowl of steamed veges a little some thing special. It also makes a great gift and I assume it keeps for a while considering salt is used to preserve food. Its so quick to make there's no excuse not to try it out.
Start by spreading the zest on a plate and leaving it for an hour or two to dry out.
Pour all the salt into a large bowl.
Add the citrus zests to the salt.
Stir it all together.
Package it up.
Enjoy!
What do you think this would go nicely with?
Recipe
Ingredients
- 750 g sea salt flakes - I used Maldon sea salt
- zest of one lemon
- zest of one lime
Instructions
- Lay the zest out and set it aside to dry out for a few hours.
- Pour the salt into a large bowl and stir through the salt.
- Package the salt into jars or bags.
Nic@diningwithastud says
Such a perfect gift :) Will have to keep this in mind for Christmas!
Claire says
It's so quick to make too. Perfect for anything last minute (although it's better the longer it has to 'develop').
Celia says
I remember reading that recipe on Jaden's site years ago, but never got around to making it. Good to know it works, Claire, thank you! :)
Claire says
Celia the combinations you could come up with from that garden of yours would be amazing!
Daisy@Nevertoosweet says
That's so creative :) I've never thought about making my own salt but I love the way you've packaged it and I totally agree with Lorraine a great gift! Gotta put it on my 'to do gifts' :) Thanks for sharing!
Claire says
No problem Daisy. It's a great gift and so easy to whip up. Plus the combinations are endless!
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
Great gift idea Claire! And I can imagine so many dishes where this would work well :) I made a salt too but it's quite different to this but I really enjoyed how simple it was and what a great gift idea it was!
Claire says
It's such a simple idea I can't believe I've never done it before. Just to make dinner time a bit more exciting it would be great to have a little bit of flavoured salt on the table.