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Easy Japanese Pink Salt Recipe At Home for Flavorful Dishes!

Easy Japanese Pink Salt Recipe At Home

A simple and flavorful recipe to make Japanese pink salt at home, perfect for enhancing various dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons red shiso leaves (or dried shiso powder)
  • 1 tablespoon sakura (cherry blossom) petals (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the sea salt and red shiso leaves.
  2. If using, add the sakura petals to the mixture.
  3. Drizzle the rice vinegar over the salt mixture and stir well.
  4. Spread the mixture on a baking sheet and let it dry in a cool, dark place for 24 hours.
  5. Once dried, store the pink salt in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of shiso leaves based on your flavor preference.
  • This salt can be used as a seasoning for grilled meats, vegetables, and salads.
  • For a more intense color, add more shiso leaves.

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