Don’t be bugged out by the ground grasshopper in this traditional Oaxacan salt—they add an incredible camp fire-like smokiness and meatiness to the bright sea salt used in this blend. This manages to be so much more than a flavored salt, though, it has sweetness and mellow bitterness from the blend of chiles, saltiness and savoriness from the salt and grasshoppers, and even a subtle lemony, fruity tang. This is a great all-around finishing seasoning, and compared to a chile powder, this is smokier in a “slow roasted over a campfire” way, not in a bottled smoke or charred way. It’s incredibly complex, with a rich aroma and perfect balance between salt and other flavors.
This Oaxacan-made salt may sound like a novelty, but it’s a wonderful all-purpose seasoning for food and cocktails that’s traditional to the region.
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Use instead of plain chile powder or instead of plain salt in simple recipes— it’s a 2 for the price of 1 ingredient! It’s lovely with shredded meats like chicken or beef—like in our Pulled Chicken with Tomatoes, Chilies and Cilantro (just substitute for the salt)—or tossed with veggies before roasting. It’s also exceptional on tropical fruits like mango and pineapple with a squeeze of lime (or in our Chili-Lime Melon Salad). And when the summer heat strikes, use it to rim a Chili Pineapple Margarita or any Mezcal cocktail.
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