BY: ANYA V
A Himalayan salt block is a large piece of
pink salt, hand carved and formed into a plate.It is this giant, luminescent
chunk of salt that is infused with magnesium, iron, zinc, manganese and all
these beautiful minerals that give it this preternatural, pink, crazy color.
They are a very unique way to prepare and serve vegetables, seafood, chicken
and even cold dishes like raw fish.
Why A Himalayan Salt Block
Is One Of The Greatest Things You Could Own
Himalayan salt is
considered among the purest in the world, free from pollutants
Himalayan salt is 100% the healthiest and
purest salt hailing from a pristine area deep in the Himalayan mountain range.
It is also known as “pink gold”. It has been used as valuable foods in since
ancient times the human diet.
When heated, they change color and develop a
patina in the same way that a cast-iron skillet or a wok is seasoned with use.
Rich in calcium, iron and
some 84 trace minerals.
It contains 84 precious elements that are
found in our body, thus supplying our body with all the necessary and essential
minerals.It does contain small amounts of calcium, iron, potassium and
magnesium. It also contains slightly lower amounts of sodium than regular
salt.These minerals and elements are present in the crystals as tiny particles
of colloidal size, which can be easily absorbed and metabolized by the human
cells.
Food tastes better
Something magical happens when food is
prepared on a Himalayan salt block. Unlike regular table salt, you can’t over-
or under-season your food. It provides just the right amount of flavor.
Naturally Antimicrobial
A salt block is probably one of the safest
cooking utensils that you can have in your kitchen. Salt is an antimicrobial
agent that has been used since the start of time for killing off microbes and
preserving food.
Extreme Temperature
Resistance
Another benefit of a Himalayan salt block is
that it withstands extreme temperatures. So, you can chill it in the fridge to
serve cold food, or you can place it on a grill or gas stove to heat up for
frying food. It is said that it can withstand temperatures between 0°F and
900°F (-17°C to 482°C).
You shouldn’t, however, expose the salt block
to sudden temperature changes and you should let it rest for 24 hours between
uses.
How to Use Your Himalayan
Salt Block for Cooking?
The Himalayan salt block is best used on a
grill or a gas stove. It is not recommended for use in an oven.
To use it on a gas stove, you should start at
a low temperature and gradually increase the temperature. It will take around
30-40 minutes to reach a temperature of 300°F (149°C).
Budget plenty of time — 40 minutes to heat
the salt block gradually before cooking.
… Let the block cool completely before
cleaning.
This post was republished from livingtraditionally.com. You can find the original post here.
