Flaky sea salt
Large, light pyramid-shaped salt crystals (Maldon is the benchmark). Used as a finishing salt. Scatter a few flakes on a steak, chocolate cookie, or burrata right before serving for crunch and a burst of seasoning.
Used for
- finishing steaks
- chocolate baking
- salads
- eggs
- avocado toast
In the kitchen
- Pinch and crumble between fingers.
- Finish dishes.
Picking it at the store
- Don't cook with it. The flakes dissolve immediately in liquid; save it for finishing where the crunch matters.
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