Salting in the kitchen: what is Fleur de Sel suitable for?

Salt flower from Kampot is a small white treasure that blooms thanks to the sun's rays and wind on the surface of salt pans, from which it is hand-harvested. Because of this, it achieves a different taste and texture than, for example, sea salt. It also brings a completely unique flavor component to dishes.

It will find its place in the kitchen, but it is specific

Salt contains up to 10% moisture, which causes it to lose its crystalline structure more slowly than ordinary salts. This allows it to maintain its crunchy structure for a longer time, which means only one thing. Salt flower is ideal primarily for seasoning dishes and is therefore not suitable for use directly during cooking.

A great choice is when seasoning seafood, but also vegetables, and meat lovers will definitely appreciate it. There is nothing better than a steak on which you can taste the flavor of coarsely ground Kampot pepper combined with the sharp texture of the salt. Salt flower is simply a great helper in the kitchen and when grilling. It adds the necessary finishing touch to vegetables and meat with grill marks, emphasizing the characteristic taste of the individual ingredients.

Salt flower is not just a name, but also a flavor characteristic

Salt flower is also popular among confectioners. Salt flower has a slightly sweet aftertaste, which makes it a great complement to sweet desserts. Who doesn’t know caramel cups sprinkled with salt crystals on their surface? These are also placed on macarons, becoming part of chocolate.

Somewhat surprisingly, salt flower can also be found in bartenders’ equipment. Salt flower is used as a decoration for the rims of some cocktail glasses. For example, it can add a completely new flavor element to a margarita, giving this drink the right sharpness.

Salt flower is not ordinary salt. It is an ingredient that literally invites playfulness, at the end of which is a perfectly looking and even better tasting dish that everyone will admire. So carve out a place for this salt in your culinary art and you will see that it will reward you with a unique flavor that will transport you to the sea waves under the burning sun of Kampot!

P.S.: Did you know that we also use real salt flower in our  fresh peppers? You can taste it on the  freeze-dried Kampot pepper,  fermented, but also  fresh green pepper in salt brine.