Cooking with Wholesale Salt Bricks: Tips Recipes for Chefs

Cooking with Wholesale salt Bricks: Recipes and Tips for Home Chefs

Bulk Himalayan salt is well sought out in the kitchen due to its taste, bright colour and numerous healthy benefits. Now that you know some more about Wholesale salt bricks, it’s time to learn how you can easily use this wonderful product in your daily cooking. This article will also analyse different methods of cooking using Himalayan salt, recipe ideas and ways of boosting Himalayan salt flavour and minerals.

Understanding Wholesale Salt Bricks

Bulk Himalayan salt is sourced from a picturesque mine, which can be found in Khewra, Pakistan: this salt has been formed over millions of years. Himalayan salt contains over 80 minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium unlike common table salt which often loses its minerals and is often also treated with anti-caking agents. Not only does it give a distinctive flavour, but it also has some health benefits since these are mineral contents.

Advantages of Cooking using Himalayan Salt

• Flavour Enhancement: The health benefits of the minerals embedded in this salt and the delicious and satisfying salty taste that has made cooked foods more delicious.
• Versatility: It can come in grains, blocks or used as a surface to cook with and they can be put into different preparations to cook foods.
• Health Benefits: There are those who say that the ingredients in the pink Himalayan salt will help in improving the body’s water retention, the electrolyte content, and have great benefits to the health if taken in moderation.
• Aesthetic Appeal: The natural pink colour of Himalayan salt enhances the looks of your food hence it is far more appealing.

How to Incorporate Wholesale salt bricks to Your Meals

1. Adjust Your Measurements 

Himalayan salt can also be found in coarse grain, and in most cases this can be seen to be coarser than the normal table salt. You may have to add less of it when you are using it in your cooking recipes. It can be better to start with the least of any of the spices mentioned above then gradually increase until one finds it best for his or her liking.

2. Use It as a Finishing Salt

Using the Bulk Himalayan salt in case a dish requires only a little taste of it can add the extra needed flavour without making the dish too salty. Because of its satisfying texture and strong flavours, it is suitable to be added on top of salads, BBQ meats and grilled vegetables.

3. Try out Cooking Techniques

Raw or processed Wholesale salt bricks can be used on the grill, over the roaster or oven and even in baking. Cooking with salt blocks or slabs is also recommended, because such an inclusion will add an indefinite taste to the dish and make it stand out.

4. Consider the Grain Size

Himalayan salt available as fine grain or coarse grain depending on the size you require for cooking. Select the proper grain size for your dish; large crystals for serving and fine grain for cooking.

5. Balance with Other Flavours

Although there are various recipes using Bulk Himalayan salt, this salt can be overpowering; one has to combine it with other  kinds of spices. Use it together with herbs, spices and acids which can be lemon juice or vinegar to make balanced meals.

Perfect Meals to Cook using Large Grind Himalayan Salt

1. Exit ticket: Grilled Herb Chicken with Himalayan Salt

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 teaspoons coarse Wholesale salt bricks
• Freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

• Take a bowl and add olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, thyme, Himalayan salt and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• Put the chicken breasts into the zip lock bag, then pour the marinade over the chicken. Shake the bag to coat the chicken well and then freeze for at least an hour and up to overnight.
• You should heat your grill to almost medium-high heat. Take off the chicken from the marinade and let the extra marinade to drop down.
• Bake it for about 24-30 minutes or until all the colour turns to brown and the chicken is well done, or the internal temperatures of the chicken reach 165°F / 74°C.
• Take off from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. A dash of more of the Bulk Himalayan salt and a lemon juice can be added before serving.

2. This is a fairly simple to prepare dish involving a combination of a range of vegetables which is roasted in Himalayan salt and finished off with a balsamic glaze.

Ingredients:

• 1 mixed vegetable such as, peppers, zucchini, carrots, red onions, cut to bite size pieces
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Size 2 teaspoons of coarse Wholesale salt bricks
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tsp of dried Italian herbs
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• Fresh parsley, chopped (used to garnish the food)

Instructions:

• Also, preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius, in case you bake in the oven later. Place a baking sheet and cover it with parchment paper.
• Mix the mixed vegetables in a large bowl and sprinkle some olive oil and blend it well with the Himalayan salt, garlic powder, and the Italian herbs.
• Place the vegetables in one layer on this baking sheet. Cook for about 25-30 mins,. Next, after the half cooking period turn them to achieve an even roast and slight caramelised texture.
• After it’s cooked, take it out of the oven and let it cool down then glaze with balsamic glaze. Shake to mix and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving it.

3. This recipe uses Himalayan Salt Block and sear steak.

Ingredients:

Two FORK TENDER or first cut of boneless beef ribs/veal ribs/blade boneless beef or beef sirloin steaks each measuring about 6 ounces.

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon very coarse Wholesale salt bricks

Freshly cracked black pepper

New rosemary or thyme tips; to garnish

Instructions:

• For proper preparation, heat the Himalayan salt block on the grill or on the stovetop over medium heat for 20-30 minutes.
• Rub the steaks on the flesh side with olive oil and sprinkle them on both sides with Himalayan salt and black pepper.
• Put the steaks on the hot salt block and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side for arrival at desired medium-rare (departing time can be different depending on the intentions of the customer).
• Take away the steaks from the salt block then let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Finally, sprinkle with the fresh herbs and serve it immediately while it is still hot.

4. I have made Himalayan Salt Caramel Brownies.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 100g unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 st teaspoon of coarse bulk Himichew salt
• 1 spoon caramel sauce, store bought or made at home.

Instructions:

• Prepare 350°F (175°C) in your oven and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
• Cook the butter in a saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted . Finally add this sugar, stirring the mixture until it combines well. Take off the heat and let it cool for a little bit.
• Add eggs and vanilla extract and mix until combining is done.
• In another bowl mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and freshly ground Himalayan pink salt. Then slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet one, and mix until combined at best.
• A half of this mixture is spread in a brownie prepared pan. Pour half the caramel sauce over the batter and then add the remaining batter on top of the melted butter. After this pour the remaining caramel sauce over the sponges and marble it with a knife.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until the toothpick inserted into the middle of the cakes is inserted, comes out almost clean. It is advisable to let to cool before slicing and serving.

Conclusion

Use of raw large Himalayan salt in cooking not only enriches your meal with the salty tasty taste but also brings in a picture of health to your kitchen. If you would like to learn more about it and how it behaves or how it can be used in the kitchen or in cooking, trying out different recipes and techniques, then watch out for the next topic.

Recipes given in the article along with the tips given will definitely help you to add this ingredient as a useful one in your kitchen. As a cook whether on the grill, oven or even using the oven toaster, Himalayan salt can make a variation to your regular meals. Therefore make your orders of your choice ingredients, take your position in the kitchen and let your culinary arts be seen in the tasty goodies that have Wholesale salt bricks.

FAQs

How can this Bulk Himalayan salt be used in cooking? 

Flavorful and easy to use, Himalayan salt can be employed as a cooking seasoning, garnishing on foods, and for roasting/braising on salt slabs. It can also be easily added to recipes for cakes and cookies or even into marinades.

Where should I keep a large quantity of Himalayan salt? 

Himalayan salt should be kept in a dry ambient temperature free from moisture, packed in an airtight container. That way the noodles remain fresh and are not sticky which is not very ideal when taken with soup.

Is Himalayan salt good for everybody? 

Usually, Himalayan salt is not harming our bodies when we take it in moderation. However, the recommended sodium intake is for anyone with conditions such as hypertension to seek medical advice.

Is there any other purpose for using the Himalayan salt other than cooking? 

Yes there are many uses of Himalayan salt besides for cooking such as for bathing, as lamps, and for support in breathing. When using any item for anything other than cooking, make sure it is food safe.

What is Himalayan salt block and how does it work? 

A Himalayan salt block is a single, whole piece of salt that may be heated or cooled to serve as a cooking or serving surface. For instance, heat it on a grill or on indirect heat on the stovetop and then the food is placed above the block so that it gets flavoured.

Which type of foods derive most value from Himalayan salt? 

The qualities of Himalayan salt makes it suitable to be used on; Meats that have been grilled, roasted vegetables, and it can also be used in baking. Due to its PowerPoint profile, it can be used for both savoury and sweet dishes.

Where can one purchase Wholesale salt bricks? 

Large chunks of Himalayan salt can be purchased in health food markets, gourmet stores, and online stores and from wholesalers. To increase credibility of materials, one should try to limit use of unreliable sources.