Sunday, December 18, 2011

Gifts From the Kitchen: Salts

Lemon Herb Salt

Ingredients   
  • Grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 sprig each fresh rosemary, thyme, lavender, parsley.
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup coarse sea salt
Directions
  1. Dry the herbs and zest slightly by leaving them on the counter for an hour or two.
  2. In a small spice or coffee grinder, pulse salt with lemon zest, dried herbs, and pepper until salt forms smaller crystals and mixture is blended, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pack into glass jars with tight-fitting lids and store in a cool, dark place for up to 2 months. Attach a ribbon and gift tag with serving ideas.
Truffle Salt

Ingredients
  • ¼ cup dried shiitake mushrooms, ground
  • ¾ cup coarse sea salt
  • A few dashes of white truffle oil
Directions
Grind dried mushrooms in a spice grinder until the mushrooms resemble the size of sea salt. Mix in salt. Add a few drops of truffle oil and mix. Keep in an air tight container in a cool dry place.