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...

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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...

Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy gourmet sea salts (ie Fleur de Sel, Alaea Hawaiian Sea Salt)? Thanks

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...

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....

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...