Ocado to stock Himalayan Pink Salt

From this November Ocado will stock the Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon which forms part of their Merchants Range (RRP £2.50).

This pink coarse rock salt from the foothills of the Himalayas has been prized for many centuries.  It can be used whole by adding to curries and sauces or can be put in a grinder for everyday use. Due to its pink hue, the ground salt is also a fantastic garnish for cocktails.

To celebrate this new stockist we have a new recipe from Romy Gill who uses the Himalayan Pink Salt in her Cornish Sea Bass recipe:

We are delighted to team up with Chef Romy Gill in cooking a delicious sea bass made with a flavour-packed spice blend using Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon.

There is something very special about serving a whole fish at the table amongst friends and family, and this recipe will certainly not disappoint! The delicate flavour of sea bass is only elevated further through the spices that Romy infuses within the dish, where a handful of chopped walnuts is added to give an irresistible crunch to the succulent, flakiness of the cooked fish.

Ingredients

• Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon 250g

• 1 whole Cornish sea bass, descaled and gutted

• 20ml olive oil

• 1 lemon, juiced

• 20g walnuts

• 6 large garlic cloves

• Large handful of coriander

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp ghee

• For the spice blend:

• 1, 1/2tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp fennel seeds

• 1 tsp coriander seeds

• 6 whole black peppercorns

Here is how to make Romy Gill’s Cornish sea bass recipe…

Chef Romy Gill has used her inspirations as a British/Indian chef and food/travel writer to create a gorgeous sea bass dish, paired with a spice blend that incorporates Himalayan Pink Salt, carefully selected by Maldon Salt’s master salt merchants. Along with the Himalayan salt, Romy infuses the spices of cumin, fennel, coriander seeds and black peppercorns to give a warmth and smokiness to the fish.

How to make the spice blend

1. To make the spice blend, add all of the spices together with Himalayan Pink Salt, Selected by Maldon, and blend for a few seconds until well combined.

2. Make 6-7 good slits in the fish in order to rub the spice blend over the surface and into the flesh of the fish.

3. Marinate the fish both sides with the spice blend, setting aside 1 teaspoon for later.

4. Rub well, and then drizzle over olive oil and the juice of one lemon.

5. Once the fish is evenly covered, leave in the fridge for one hour before cooking.

Cooking and dressing for the sea bass

1. To cook the fish, pre-heat the oven to 200C and cook the fish for 15-20 minutes.

2. While the fish is cooking, make a dressing. Chop six large cloves of garlic, then 20g of walnuts and finally a large handful of coriander.

3. Heat a saucepan and add 2 tsp olive oil and then the chopped garlic. Add 1 tsp ghee, cook for a minute, then add the chopped walnuts, stir some more and then add the chopped coriander. Add 2 tsp of paprika and the reserved tsp of your spice blend and combine everything together well.

4. Finally, add 1 tsp of olive oil and take off the heat.

5. When the fish is cooked, remove from the oven and place onto plate or board. Immediately spoon the dressing all all over the top of the fish and serve straight away and enjoy!

New, from Maldon Salt: Their innovative Merchant Range

Maldon Salt’s fantastic new ‘Merchants Range’ features two exciting new products, Himalayan Pink Salt and Kalahari Desert Salt, both of which are now available via Amazon.

Maldon Salt have been proud makers and merchants of salt since 1882. That's over 141 years of serving the public with high quality salts.

Their passion to create and celebrate great taste has taken their seasoned experts on a global journey, to select the finest salts from around the world and create the new ‘Merchants Range’, bringing absolutely delicious flavours to the table by way of product innovation.

Selected by Maldon’s master salt merchants, who for four generations have been making and sourcing exceptional salts and seasonings, Maldon Salt proudly introduces the first two new products in the exciting new ‘Merchants Range’, selected by Maldon: Himalayan Pink Salt and  Kalahari Desert Salt.

Himalayan Pink Salt is an established trend, that until now has lacked a premium brand player with a quality product and ability to educate people on its use, storage, etc.

This pink coarse rock salt from the foothills of the Himalayas has been prized for many centuries. It can be employed whole by adding to curries and sauces or it can be placed in a grinder for everyday use. Due to its delicate pink hue, the ground salt is also a fantastic garnish for cocktails.

Pack size 250g. RRP £2.50. Available on Amazon https://rebrand.ly/sen67sk

Kalahari Desert Salt is a specialist ingredient that is seeing its awareness grow, with an array of quality food brands now including, and naming it in their product recipes.

This naturally coarse, sun-dried salt has been harvested from the vast desert plains of the Kalahari. It’s perfect for using in a grinder, ideal for adding to breads or for seasoning meat prior to adding to the BBQ. 

Pack size 250g. RRP £2.50. Available on Amazon https://rebrand.ly/4q6lbml

Robert La Francesca, who is Maldon Salt's Commercial Director, says: “As proud makers and merchants of salt since 1882 and known for our quality salt around the world, we are regarded by consumers as their trusted seasoning advisor. 

"As a result, we're absolutely thrilled to launch our new Merchants Range which not only taps into consumers’ demand for speciality ingredients for their cooking, but it also meets their desire for a wider choice of salts from Maldon. With 55% of consumers saying they'd intend to buy a Maldon flavoured salt these delicious new launches are coming at the ideal time.”

To support the launch of the new Merchants Range, the brand has developed a 360º national marketing campaign which will build through  autumn 2023 and run into next year. The campaign will include sampling, a high impact digital, social and influencer programme, exciting experiential events, and a cooking masterclass with special celebrity chef guests. Just keep an eye on Maldon Salt socials @maldonsalt for how you can be a part of this event!

Maldon Salt has also created a wide selection of delicious recipes that match perfectly with the new Merchants range. Made with Himalayan Pink Salt they have created an authentic Nepalase Lamb Curry which is one of the most popular dishes in Nepal, and Chicken Momo’s with Tomato Chilli Chutney - these steamed dumplings are  famous in Kathmandu Valley.

Also using the Kalahari Desert Salt, Maldon has created two authentic regional dishes including delicious skewers - Pork Sosaties, and the spicy bean dish known as Chakalaka with Mealie Bread side. You can find full details of these recipes and many more by visiting the recipe page on the Maldon Salt website.

You can learn more and find their special recipes here https://maldonsalt.com/recipes-tips-blog.

Catalan potatoes and pink Himalayan sea salt? Meet San Nicasio Spanish crisps!

Fayrefield Foods are launching a new super Spanish crisp into the UK - San Nicasio Patatas Fritas.

Hand made using extra virgin olive oil, Catalan potatoes and Himalayan pink sea salt, they are produced in the Córdoba mountain range in Andalucia, the centre of the olive growing region in Spain.

The distinctive pink bags are used in top Spanish delicatessens, hotels and restaurants where they are justifiably famed for their high quality ingredients, unique taste and texture.

Created by four times gold medal winning Rafael del Rosal, the crisps are slow cooked and the extra virgin oil they use is from the first press of olives grown at nearby groves.

This extra virgin olive oil has “Priego de Cordoba” denomination of origin and is recognised as being amongst the best olive oils in the world.

San Nicasio also contains Himalayan pink salt which is rich in minerals and trace elements, its pink colour reflecting its high iron content. (EDITOR: It is sea salt from an sea from pre-historic times)

"San Nicasio have won four Gold awards from the Brussels World Selection of Quality in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 and are a truly artisan product", explains Fayrefield Foods’ Mike Coleman.

“San Nicasio is a new concept in potato crisps. It is an authentic delicacy for cosmopolitan consumers who appreciate great taste, natural ingredients, provenance and traditional production methods. It is a gourmet product that uses super premium ingredients and we think will be coveted by the very best delicatessens, hotels and restaurants. San Nicasio is a truly unique product that will enhance social eating and drinking occasions and we can’t wait for UK consumers to get the chance to try them.”

San Nicasio will be available at RSP £3.49 to £3.99 for 190g.