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Fool's Salt - Sel Fou - French Style Seasoning Salt

5.0(13)

Every self-respecting French housewife has a tub of this by the side of her cooker; they are all slightly different depending on the region you live in, but this is one that I use over and over again. It has just a hint of herbs & spices, enhancing a dish rather than overpowering it. The French call this "Sel Fou" or Fool's Salt, which is a wonderful name for it I think! Please note, I have NOT added any chilli powder or Cayenne pepper in this mix - I realise that hot spices are popular in seasoning salts, but this is herbal rather than spiced! I use it to sprinkle over salads, add it to pasta, stews, soups, daubes, casseroles, pies, roast chicken & meat etc. It is also GREAT sprinkled onto hot Chips (French fries) & over the top of pizzas. I don't like to make huge quantities, due to the herbs losing their freshness and flavour - so, this makes about 125g (just over 5 ozs) of Fool's Salt; you can of course increase the quantities if you wish!

by French Tart·published 2007-02-13

Open original recipe

European

Servings

1 Jar

Total time

5 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

92 kcal

Ingredients (8)

serves

50 g fine sea saltsalt
1 tablespoon onion saltsalt
1 tablespoon garlic granulesgarlic-granules
1 tablespoon dried thymethyme
1 tablespoon dried marjorammarjoram
1 tablespoon dried ground horseradishhorseradish
1/2 teaspoon icing sugarsugar
1/2 teaspoon cornflour

Instructions (4 steps)

01In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
02The icing sugar and corn flour are essential as a stabilising element in this seasoning salt.
03Store the salt in an open Salt Pig or a bowl with a small wooden salt scoop/spoon.
04Add about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon to stews, sauces, casseroles, pies, soups, pasta, etc. Alternatively, sprinkle over roast chickens or meats, salads, breads and pizzas.