ALAEA coarse salt
This is the traditional salt used in Hawaii to season. It is all natural and rich in the trace minerals found in sea water. It has also been used for centuries in many of the traditional Hawaiian ceremonies.
Valuable minerals enrich the salt and make it even healthier. It is milder than most table salts and it combines with soups and sauces well. Alaea is wonderful for grilling meats – red clay seals in moisture and adds flavour. Try mixing the coarse salt with herbs and use it as a spice rub.
Produced in Hawaii.
96% sea salt, 4% alaea clay.
ALAEA coarse - Hawaiian Sea Salt
It is milder than most table salts and it combines with soups and sauces. Alae is wonderful for grilling meats - red clay seals in moisture and adds flavor.
Has a slightly nutty, earthy overtones and sweet aftertaste.
Gets its unusual colour from the volcanic baked alaea red clay that is found in Hawaii.
90g jar / 3.17oz
ALAEA coarse - Hawaiian Sea Salt.
This is the traditional salt used in Hawaii to season dishes. It is all-natural and rich in the trace minerals found in seawater. It was traditionally used to cleanse, purify and bless tools, canoes, homes, and temples for centuries in many of the traditional Hawaiian ceremonies.
In the 19th century, Hawaiians began producing large amounts of alaea salt using the salt-making techniques they learned from the Europeans and became a leading supplier to fishermen in the Pacific Northwest for curing salmon.
Alaea salt gets its unusual color from the volcanic baked alaea red clay that is found in Hawaii. Valuable minerals enrich the salt and make it even healthier. It is milder than most table salts and it combines with soups and sauces well. Alaea is wonderful for grilling meats – red clay seals in moisture and adds flavor. We also recommend you to try mixing the coarse salt with herbs and use it as a spice rub.
What is Alaea Salt, and where does it come from?
Alaea salt is a red salt exclusively found in the Aloha islands in the Pacific and has been used by the Hawaiian natives for centuries. This unique sea salt is located between the rare layers of lava rock in the sea. The name for this salt comes from the red alaea clay that the salt is mixed with. In addition to the name, the clay gives the salt its stunning and outstanding red-colored look.
The modern, gentle salt production takes place today on the natural island of Molokai, Moloka'i, in the middle of the island chain of Hawaii. It is obtained from the Pacific Ocean using conventional sun evaporation techniques, enabling crystals to form when combined with Hawaiian volcanic clay. One of the most sought-after natural salts in the world, red alaea salt is manufactured organically by hand.
Why is Alaea Salt good for you?
The Red Alaea salt is excellent for seasoning food and has fantastic nutritional value since it promotes a healthy balance of cell fluids. In addition, it has essential nutrients that will enhance your health and disposition in general. The primary health-benefiting minerals in the Alaea salt are Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Fluoride, Potassium, Chloride, and Sodium.
Iron is crucial in making red blood cells, which carry oxygen around your body. With the lack of iron, there are not enough red blood cells in your body, and as a result, it leads to tiredness and dizziness.
Magnesium is beneficial for your muscles and promotes muscle recovery after heavier training. Besides muscle recovery, magnesium is also essential for nerve function and energy production.
Calcium is a mineral most commonly linked to strong bones and teeth. Still, it also plays a critical role in blood clotting, assisting with muscular contraction, and regulating normal heartbeats and nerve activity.
Fluoride is necessary for cavity prevention. Bolstering enamel and defending it against tooth decay aids in the remineralization of teeth. In addition, fluoride helps young children's, babies', and permanent teeth's enamel solidify before it starts to erupt.
All these minerals are found in the Alaea red salt and thus make it a very healthy choice for your daily diet.
How to use Alaea Salt?
The Alaea salt's stunning orange-red hue has a very attractive quality. This is not the only reason chefs around the world favor and highly respect this premium sea salt. The tongue is especially pampered by its opulent scent. A note frequently described as having slightly nutty, earthy overtones and a sweet aftertaste go well with the customary mild flavor of sea salt. This distinctive culinary experience inspires both the gourmet chef and the home cook. This salt works well as a unique element in a variety of cuisines.
The red Hawaiian salt is popular among those outside of Hawaiians due to its fantastic flavor. It has long ago ruled the globe and is one of the best salts. Vegetables, raw fish, meat, soups, sauces, and marinades work well. The coarse-grained salt has 1 to 2 mm-wide grains. You may stage its decorative elements when placing it on the plate.
As it is a clay salt, it keeps moisture very well. Due to this, we recommend using the Alaea salt when cooking chicken as it will prevent the chicken from getting too dry.
A fun recipe to try out with Alaea salt:
Tuna Poke
This is a fresh and delicious recipe to try at home, together with our red Alaea salt. Keep in mind to use only fresh ingredients to get the best results. It's a super easy yet amazingly delicious recipe.
You will need (this portion makes two small servings) :
- 100gr of Sashimi-grade tuna, cut it into 2cm cubes
- Just a tiny bit of sesame oil (2-3 drops is enough)
- One teaspoon of golden shallot
- Just a tiny pinch of grated ginger
- One stalk of spring onion, only the green part
- Two teaspoons of light soy sauce
- One teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds
- a good pinch of Alaea Red salt, either fine or coarse (both work, although we recommend using the fine one for this recipe)
- A tiny bit of Tabasco sauce (just as much as you prefer)
- One teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions:
- Firstly, you must pre-chill the bowl you are going to mix everything in! Either place it in a fridge for at least an hour or plunge the bowl into ice-cold water for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Then chop the golden shallot and the spring onion finely.
- Place the tuna and the rest of the ingredients into the chilled bowl and mix it all.
- Time to taste! Now adjust the flavors and add whatever you wish to your liking.
- Serve right away and enjoy! :)
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