How to care for your Himalayan salt plate
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- Опубліковано 7 кві 2015
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If you're new to salt plate cooking, you might be wondering how to care for such a unique item. In this video, Chef Nick Wellhausen goes over how to clean and maintain your salt plate so that it lasts for many meals to come!
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"As you can see this, salt plate has changed colour QUITE A BIT."
Who else doesn't even have one but is watching anyway? ahha
Thank you so much! Now I know how to care for my Himalayan salt plate !
didn't think salt plates were washable.
They are! But just with water and a bit of scrubbing - soap is still a no-no!
It’s a block of salt, it is water soluble as well as porous and of will absorb flavors and liquids. The salt itself doesn’t change color, all the left over fluids from the food change color
What is the point of a salt plate?
You can heat it up to cook on it, or freeze it to use it as a cold serving platter. Either way, the salt will flavor your food as it sits on it - plus it looks really cool! It's a fun way to prepare and present food.
ok thanks
My salt plate was very happy after this! Thank you!
You're welcome!
very helpful, thanks for sharing
very useful video thank you so much!
i dont even have one of these... but who cares im still watching.
Quick and informative, thanks for the video
I want a few of those. They look cool.
holohulolo
I'm an American, not an European.
I didn't know this existed, very cool! thanks for the video
You're welcome. It also comes in many different shapes and styles, not just a plate!
Ahhhh just what i searched for...my Himalayan salt plate was well and truly ready for a good wash...
When it's time to wash...It's time to wash. Himalayan salt is a microbial inhibitor and requires no cleansers. After use, simply wash the salt plate under warm water and scrub lightly with a soft brush or sponge. Do not submerge the plate in water. Dry with a paper towel to remove any excess pockets of water in the plate. Air-dry the plate for at least 24 hours before next use. Store salt plate in dry, well-ventilated environment until next use.
so no need to use salt if we using this plate?
It's a matter of taste, but generally no you don't. The food is seasoned through its surface contact with the salt plate. You end up using a lot less salt than if you were to use table salt.
The Companion Group thank you sir
Thanks for this video! I love cooking scallops on mine and squeeze fresh lemon on them while they are cooking. I found that the scallops came out really salty the first use and no amount of lemon cut out that over saltiness. But the scallops were perfect the 2nd use. Is there a reason for that? Also, after a few uses, the salt block really does not look as pristine - I suppose that's just how it is?
It will change color and develop fissures. That's just how this salt behaves when exposed to heat and moisture. Usually, the longer food cooks on the plate, the more flavor it will pick up. The lemon juice might also have increased the rate of saltiness. The more moisture food has, the more salty is will become when exposed to the plate.
so long story short you just wash with water and scrape off the burnt on gunk.... thanks for the hot tip. ;)
If your doctor says to avoid table salt... Just get a table made of salt.
Genius
If I accidentally dropped it, is it a goner? how hardy is it.
I'd consider it about as fragile as a piece of heavy ceramic cookware. If you were to drop it from a kitchen counter to a tile floor, there's a decent chance it will crack. But! The beauty of a salt plate is that you can keep using even after it's cracked - we carry salt plate frames what will hold the pieces together so you can keep using it. (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OBX0HIM/ref=s9_hps_bw_g86_i1) And if your plate is totally shattered, it's still not a complete loss. You can grind up the salt and use it as regular seasoning salt.
if you accidentally dropped it, congrats! you'll have kosher salt!
ima learn this new technique , and my neighbors are gona lose their minds at the next big BBQ.
Great video ! Thanks for the tips. Can you please provide a link or product name to the cleaning brush/scraping tool you are using ?
+Kavi Surana Thanks! The scrub brush is our Salt Plate Scrubber Brush (CC4108). You can get more info on it in our Salt Plate Accessories video (ua-cam.com/video/hjaTPQHGkuU/v-deo.html), or find it on Amazon here: www.amazon.com/Charcoal-Companion-CC4108-Block-Cleaning/dp/B00QB5C5RO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1450812656&sr=8-2&keywords=salt+plate+scrub+brush
If i break my salt plate, can i make a smoothie from the pieces?
seasoning mine right now
I don’t even own a Himalayan salt plate but it’s 2 am and I can’t sleep
Are we that boring? Awww *tear
What do you mean by if the chipped off pieces are clean you can grate to to your food? Do you mean a flat surface or what?
Hi! Eventually the plate will crack and pieces will break off. If the pieces are big enough to hold comfortably, you can use a grater or rasp (we sell ours as part of a set here: www.amazon.com/Charcoal-Companion-CC6056-Himalayan-24-Ounce/dp/B00U1GIHW6/ref=sr_1_12?srs=3020589011&ie=UTF8&qid=1472668870&sr=8-12&keywords=himalayan+salt). Grate the salt into tiny pieces over a container or directly over your food to flavor it.
I always have wanted to buy one but I worry about oversalting food.
Do you salt your food as well, or do you leave it unsalted because of the plate?
You would just have to experiment with what flavor you are comfortable with. I would start with not salting your food before cooking and after cooking, give it a try.
Himalayas are in Nepal. Salt blocks do come from Pakistan, but from Punjabi mountains. Otherwise good info to know.
Himalayas are a huge mountain range covering china India Pakistan and few other smaller countries at those borders
+Rayson Viswas Himalayan salt is rock salt or halite from a mine in the Punjab region of Pakistan, which rises from the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It is mined in the Khewra Salt Mine, located in Khewra, Jhelum District, province of Punjab. The foothills of the Salt Range are located 190 miles (310 km) from the Himalayas
Himalayas run from Indus valley in northern Pakistan - why would you think a mountain range 2400km long is only in Nepal?
Why am i even watching this, its 3 AM and i dont even own a salt plate
Sounds like you want a salt plate...
Does any food become salty after cooking and/or serving on a salt plate?
Yep. Sure does! The more moisture a food has, or the longer you cook on it, the saltier food becomes. Even food that's just served on the plate will pick up a subtle flavor after a minute.
does it flavor the food?
Yes! If you cook on it or just use it to serve food, anything touches will pick up a salty flavor. The more moisture a food has, the more flavor it will pick up.
I should get a Himalayan salt plate
YesNick
Where can I get myself a Pet Himalayan salt plate? I'd love to care for one.
In the pet store of your dreams. Or, ya know. Amazon.
Do you leave it out in the moonlight to recharge it?
Only during a blood moon
Are these salt plates treated with something? If not, isn't there a danger that they will simply start dissolving after prolonged use and especially after washing?
It's no secret! They will naturally dissolve over time and after many, many uses. Water and heat are powerful forces.
What exactly is the advantage of salt plates?
Glad you asked! Himalayan salt is rich in trace minerals, which adds to the depth of flavor your foods will achieve when cooked, chilled, or simply presented on the plate. The Himalayan salt plate imparts subtle flavor onto food, resulting in a milder flavor than when using ground salt. The salt plate has a naturally low moisture content, which allows the plate to be heated or chilled to extreme temperatures (-320°F up to 1473°F).
Give it food and water and remember to take it to the plate vet every now and again
And it loves hugs and kisses.
How long that it last? I mean can I have it for years while using it constantly? Thanks.
Years might be a little too long. If you use it a lot, I'd estimate around 6 months, and longer with lighter use. These are very rough estimates and of course do not account for accidents like dropping the salt plate!
The Companion Group Okay, thank you.
do they taste like salt?
Yeah! It's unique and different than table salt, But still a distinct, salty flavor.
Why grind salt white but this ones orange?
Himalayan salt is rich in trace minerals and is not iodized like table salt. After developing over millions of years it develops a color ranging from brown to pink.
Won't it dissolve if you wash it
It does, slowly after each use. But it can last you a long time! Himalayan salt is a microbial inhibitor and requires no cleansers. After use, simply wash the salt plate under warm water and scrub lightly with a soft brush or sponge. Do not submerge the plate in water. Dry with a paper towel to remove any excess pockets of water in the plate. Air-dry the plate for at least 24 hours before next use. Store salt plate in dry, well-ventilated environment until next use.
Why am I watching this? I'm in college; I don't even own a regular plate!
Bro. Get a plate!
Can I put it through the dishwasher?
Nope! Nope. Nope. Nope. Only hand rinse and lightly scrub. No soaps, NO DISHWASHER. It will dissolve.
Relax, I'm only joking.
I forgot that some people would actually consider this as an option.
All of this trouble for what benefit?
Himalayan salt is rich in trace minerals, which adds to the depth of flavor your foods will achieve when cooked, chilled, or simply presented on the plate. The Himalayan salt plate imparts subtle flavor onto food, resulting in a milder flavor than when using ground salt. The salt plate has a naturally low moisture content, which allows the plate to be heated or chilled to extreme temperatures (-320°F up to 1473°F).
It looks like marble
Is that just A HUGE salt crystal?
Essentially... yes
its millions of years old. but we'll mess is up in a couple of months for novelty purposes
Ok, BUT all those million of years it wasn't being touched, washed or cooked on. Moisture and high heat can be distractive to anything!
wait, so its just a plate made out of salt?
YEOP! It is salt turned into a plate. *Mind blown.
Does it make your food tast salter?
Sure does! The more moisture a food has, or the longer you cook on it, the saltier food becomes.
Can't the plate entirely dissolve after long times of use?
It sure will! Salt is a natural mineral. We cant stop it from dissolving when in contact with heat and moisture.
that salt is pink i would prefer it as a display on my house rather than using it lol
Himalayan salt does come in lamp form. Don't cook on those, but they are pretty cool!
I guess this “Plate” is salty
So, so salty. Actually no. But it does impart a unique, salty flavor onto food it comes in contact with!
*licks the plate*
*likes the plate again. Salty.
Is it tast salty? sorry im living in cave 😌
Yep. Sure does! The more moisture a food has, or the longer you cook on it, the saltier food becomes. Even food that's just served on the plate will pick up a subtle flavor after a minute.
This is the most artsy bullshit I have seen this year.
We're still waiting for our award. Is it coming in the mail?
Can I wash it in detergent? hahaha! it's oily!
+Alex Your best bet is to run it under hot water and scrub it thoroughly - we don't recommend using soap on it!
To be clear, it shouldnt hurt it. The concern is getting rid of it.. You just dont want to add complexity to any attempts to clean the block of its moisture when it comes time to heat it...So if you have to use soap, try using a pea sized amount diluted throughout a washcloth or scrubber, and rinse thoroughly.
Not too many people know what cooked soap tastes like...and with all the microfissures (the places most likely to grab spare bits of food) some could get left behind.
In this case, chemistry 101 -> culinary school 101
While soap would definitely get the salt plate clean, you're right - you definitely don't want to risk any soap getting left behind! You can definitely spoil a great meal by taking a bite and realizing your chicken tastes like Dawn! That's why we strongly recommend avoiding soap. The anti-microbial nature of the salt plus a good scraping and scrubbing should do the trick on its own. Think of it like washing cast iron or a baking stone - the material is very porous and can trap soap, causing the taste to bubble up during future uses. (No pun intended!)
wait wait...so these are made out of real salt or its just a peace of rock that tastes like a salt??
Salt IS kind of a rock! (Technically, it's a mineral...) Salt that comes from mines comes in huge chunks that can be cut down into solid plates. Most of the salt we use every day is ground up into fine pieces. These salt plates are 100% solid salt. If you were to grind them up, it'd be pretty much the same as table salt (although with more flavor and trace minerals).
those are real salt plate, bricks of salt from the Himalaya.
Millions of years old and in 4 years it looks like that???? LoL Okay...
Yeah. But to he fair all those million of years in the earth, it not being cooked over high heat on a grill or washed.