The Hawkins Family

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

How to Make Salt

On one of Jackson's school days, Kathleen took us to make salt.  Okinawan salt is sought after around the world to cook with.  I just couldn't pass up the once in a lifetime opportunity to MAKE my own Okinawan salt!  We went to the Gala resort for our adventure.  It was so much fun.  Gavin didn't get to participate, but he was a great sport.  The process is in the pictures below.  Did I mention how good the salt was!  I may have to buy more.

the "stove"


Taris is ready to cook with his "spoon"
Okinawan pot he picked out


Cooking, cooking, cooking.
The key is to stir slowly and consistently

Finally getting a little movement


Really cooking now

Stirring post cooking to finish getting the moisture out

Kathleen filling her pot


Trying some salt with the awesome rice cakes

Mine and Taris' pots full of our salt we made


Huge salt pieces from Okinawa


Taris and I in a rice cake



Enjoying some salt caramel ice cream


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