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

5 mins

1 servings

5.0/5 (13 reviews)

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!

Ingredients

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients together.

The icing sugar and corn flour are essential as a stabilising element in this seasoning salt.

Store the salt in an open Salt Pig or a bowl with a small wooden salt scoop/spoon.

Add 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.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 92.1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.6g	1%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.2g	8%
	Dietary Fiber 4.3g	15%
	Sugars 4.8g
Protein 3.0g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 92.1

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.6g

Cholesterol 0mg

Total Carbohydrate 21.2g

Dietary Fiber 4.3g

15%

Sugars 4.8g

Protein 3.0g