Description
Homemade sriracha infused sea salt elevates culinary experiences with fiery condiment magic. Sea salt crystals blend spicy complexity for finishing dishes, offering gourmet home cooks a simple yet powerful seasoning enhancement.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup sriracha sauce
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1 cup coarse sea salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and position the oven rack in the middle position.
- Temperature Setting: Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C), creating an ideal low-heat environment for salt infusion.
- Mixing: In a medium bowl, combine coarse sea salt with Sriracha sauce, thoroughly blending until the mixture is uniformly crimson and free of dry spots.
- Spreading: Distribute the vibrant salt mixture evenly across the prepared baking sheet, ensuring a thin, consistent layer for optimal drying.
- Drying Process: Place the baking sheet in the warm oven, immediately turn off the heat, and allow residual warmth to gently dehydrate the salt over 60-90 minutes.
- Periodic Stirring: Briefly open the oven twice during the drying time, carefully stirring the salt to prevent clumping and promote even dehydration.
- Cooling and Texturing: Remove the baking sheet, allow the salt to cool completely at room temperature, then break down any remaining clusters by gently crushing with a spoon or rolling pin.
- Storage: Transfer the finished Sriracha-infused sea salt into a clean, airtight glass container, preserving its bold, spicy flavor for future culinary use.
Notes
- Maintain Salt Consistency: Break up any clumps during drying to ensure uniform texture and prevent moisture buildup.
- Temperature Control: Use residual oven heat to slowly dry salt, preventing burning and preserving intense Sriracha flavor.
- Storage Strategy: Choose an airtight glass container to protect salt from humidity and maintain its spicy, crisp profile.
- Handling Technique: Gently crush salt with a spoon or rolling pin to create a fine, even seasoning blend for maximum flavor distribution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes (including drying time)
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 17
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 2000 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg