Salted caramel is a caramel candy seasoned with sea salt, popularized by French chef Pierre Hermé in the 1990s. The recent popularity of salted caramel has led to it being embodied in other confections such as ice cream, cakes, cocoa, and flavored coffees. Sea salts can vary in taste and color depending on how and […]
Salted olives are preserved with salt and can be made at home. They eliminate bitterness and soften the olives, but can be too intense for some. They are rinsed, dried, and can be packed in oil or repackaged in salt. Mold can be a problem and they have a bitter flavor. They are often served […]
Salted anchovies are small fish cured in coarse salt and used in various cuisines. They have a strong flavor and should be used sparingly. Anchovy fishing is environmentally friendly and does not harm other fish. Anchovies are small fish that live in every ocean and salted anchovies are cured between layers of coarse salt. There […]
Salted bread uses bacteria instead of yeast to create gases that allow the dough to rise. The starter typically contains water, flour, salt, and cornmeal or oatmeal. The bacteria used is Clostridium perfringens and the starter needs to be held at a stable temperature for 12-24 hours. The resulting bread has a distinctive smell and […]
Salted duck eggs are a common ingredient in Chinese cuisine, cured in brine or charcoal. They are usually served steamed or boiled hard and have a salty egg white and creamy yolk center. Similar Filipino dishes use clay, water, and salt. They are often served with fresh tomato or in soups. The century egg is […]
