{"product_id":"muroto-kaiyo-shinsosui-shinkai-no-hana-japanese-deep-sea-salt","title":"Shinkai no Hana - Deep Sea Salt","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShinkai no Hana (深海の華, “Flower of the Deep Sea”) is a Japanese sea salt produced in Muroto, Kochi Prefecture, entirely from deep ocean water drawn 374 metres below the surface off Cape Muroto.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Muroto Kaiyo Shinsosui Co., Ltd., a specialist in salts and mineral products made from the region's deep ocean water, Shinkai no Hana is slowly concentrated before being gently kettle-cooked. The process takes approximately two weeks of circulation and concentration, followed by around 20 hours of heating at approximately 80°C before the salt crystals are separated from the nigari.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome nigari is retained in the finished salt, giving Shinkai no Hana its characteristic slightly moist texture and distinctive flavour. The initial salinity is clear and satisfying, followed by a rounded sweetness and lingering savouriness that makes it particularly effective when used directly on food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eUse it as a finishing salt for tomatoes, cucumber and avocado; over grilled fish, steak or chicken; with tempura and fried foods; or simply over freshly steamed Japanese short-grain rice and onigiri. Its fine, slightly moist crystals also work particularly well with tofu, edamame, eggs and steamed vegetables.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKochi is one of Japan's important citrus-growing regions and is particularly associated with yuzu. A small pinch of Shinkai no Hana works beautifully with\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eyuzu, Cara Cara oranges, satsumas and blood oranges, heightening their sweetness and acidity while bringing greater definition to their aromatic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of rounded salinity and subtle sweetness also makes it useful beyond savoury cooking. Use a small amount in salted cold foam for matcha or hojicha lattes, particularly alongside citrus, vanilla or cream, where the salt can sharpen flavour and temper sweetness. A pinch also works well in Mont Blanc-style coffee and cream toppings, where it brings contrast to chestnut, cream and brown sugar flavours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA versatile Japanese salt with enough character for finishing and enough balance for everyday seasoning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Uses\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYuzu, Cara Cara oranges, satsumas and blood oranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalted cold foam for matcha and hojicha lattes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMont Blanc coffee and chestnut cream toppings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed Japanese short-grain rice and onigiri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTempura and karaage as a dipping salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled fish and seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteak, chicken and pork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft-boiled, fried or scrambled eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChilled tofu and edamame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed or grilled vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCucumber and avocado\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatermelon or pomelo salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickles and tsukemono\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBread and simple baking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNet Weight: 200g\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: Muroto, Kochi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Muroto Kaiyo Shinsosui","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48136127381734,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0170\/9420\/files\/Muroto_Kaiyo_Shinsosui_Shinkai_no_Hana_Deep_Sea_Salt_0012eef8-8856-4f13-a934-f1e82235a70d.jpg?v=1786175210","url":"https:\/\/easternhillgs.com\/products\/muroto-kaiyo-shinsosui-shinkai-no-hana-japanese-deep-sea-salt","provider":"Eastern Hill General Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}