I am a travel agent and one of my Hawaii sales reps gave each of us in the office a package of black Hawaiian sea salt. I’ve been afraid to use it for fear it would turn whatever I’m making a black color? Has anyone... (14 replies, last updated by paulj March 29, 2007)

The pink "alaea" salt is traditional in Hawaiian cooking. The clay does indeed give it an earthy flavor so you want to use it in places where that will be a plus— along with the color, of course. In Hawaii, you will often... (7 replies, last updated by butterfly May 22, 2006)

Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy gourmet sea salts (ie Fleur de Sel, Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt)? Thanks (5 replies, last updated by Kristine March 15, 2004)

sauce 1 t Hawaiian Alaea sea salt (or other coarse sea salt) juice from one lime For wasabi creme fraiche: 3 T creme fraiche 1 t wasabi powder 2 t hot water Also: 6 thinly sliced bread (cut each slice into four squares) 2 T unsalted... (5 replies, last updated by cherie December 29, 2006)

Kalua Pork: 1 5- to 51/4-pound boneless pork butt roast 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons Hawaiian alaea sea salt or coarse sea salt 3 frozen banana leaves, thawed 6 cups water, divided 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke Preheat oven to 350°F.... (12 replies, last updated by Mawrter August 19, 2007)

Traditional Hawai’ian cuisine uses inamona, which is roasted candlenuts (aka kukui nuts) ground with salt. It’s often served with sashimi, and is a critical ingredient in poke. Here’s one of my favorite recipes:... (21 replies, last updated by mlgb June 18, 2009)

I caution you against using the TJ brand. I bought it to put in my salt mill, but it was sticky and did not grind well at all. Maybe gmm lucked out. I’m a big fan of Hawaiian Alaea salt, which is not cheap (about $8/8oz... (23 replies, last updated by yayadave October 5, 2008)

Hi: I just went to Santa Monica take a look at Le Sanctuaire, WOW what a beautiful shop, thanks for the lead. And you are right, its a bit pricey but for the hardcore gourmet, this shop has some really interesting stuff; I found... (8 replies, last updated by JJ the food junkie January 31, 2004)

Do you know if Sea to You sells “poke,” the traditional Hawaiian treat of cubed raw tuna lightly seasoned with sesame oil, chili peppers, scallion, seaweed, and alaea salt? I am totally craving that stuff! Also, where... (9 replies, last updated by galleygirl March 23, 2004)

Grinding Morton’s is an affectation. But some other salts are sold in crystals that are too large for sprinkling on food, so a grinder is necessary if you want to use them at the table. I like red Hawai’ian alaea salt... (20 replies, last updated by alanbarnes October 17, 2008)

it came, I was surprised that this “Premium Natural Sea Salt” came with a list of ingredients on the back. In order: Natural Pacific Sea Salt, Premium Baked Hawaiian Alaea (that’s red volcanic clay), and Hawaii... (28 replies, last updated by MsDiPesto October 10, 2007)

The Alice Water’s garlic puree looks fabulous!!! I’m going to make a bunch this weekend. I usually marinate my meats in garlic, Hawaiian alaea or coarse sea salt, lemon juice, and olve oil for a few hours before... (36 replies, last updated by kchurchill5 March 17, 2009)

I live in Hawaii and my favorites: La Mer in Halekulani Hotel – great seafood, but expensive. At least have afternoon umbrella drinks on the “House without a Key” patio. You’ll get complimentary Maui potato... (7 replies, last updated by angela April 11, 2005)

It seems there are different recipes for black Hawa’ian salt. The one I tried was, if anything, too “interesting” - it was pretty intensely sulfurous. While the Hawai’ians have been making 'alaea salt with... (37 replies, last updated by tracylee May 10, 2009)

You have an option, either fleur de sel de Camargue, or Hawaiian alaea red salt. The salt isn’t included, you have to buy it separately. (23 replies, last updated by Das Ubergeek August 21, 2006)