Fleur de Sel with Piment d'Espelette
A refined finishing salt pairing delicate, hand-harvested fleur de sel with fragrant Piment d'Espelette. Expect clean salinity, gentle warmth and fruity notes that flatter modern dishes and elegant plating.
- Type: sea-salt flakes with chili (finishing & light rubs)
- Profile: crisp flakes • mild heat • fruity, sun-dried tomato & red-pepper notes
- Best for: steaks & burgers, seafood, roasted vegetables, eggs, grain bowls
Culinary uses
- Finish, don’t boil: sprinkle on grilled steak, salmon, prawns, roast veg or fried eggs just before serving.
- Mediterranean plates: dust over tomato salads, grilled zucchini, hummus or avocado toast.
- Sweet–savory: a light pinch on dark chocolate or caramel for contrast.
- Butter & dips: fold into soft butter or yogurt for an instant table condiment.
How to use
- Add late/off-heat: preserves flake crunch and chili aroma.
- Two-step seasoning: salt lightly during cooking; finish with this blend at the table.
- Finer sprinkle: crumble flakes between fingers if desired.
Dosage & kitchen ratios
- Finishing per portion: ~1–2 pinches (≈0.3–0.6 g), to taste.
- Compound butter: 1 tsp blend per 100 g unsalted butter.
- Quick rubs: ~1 tsp per 500 g meat or vegetables, applied shortly before grilling.
Ingredients & ALLERGENS
Ingredients: fleur de sel (sea salt), Piment d'Espelette (ground).
ALLERGENS: none.
Storage
Store airtight, cool and dry, away from steam and light. Reseal promptly to maintain flake texture and aroma. Best flavor within 24 months.
Merchant contact: Orlandosidee — info(at)orlandosidee.de