5 interesting ways to use our Vanilla Sea Salt
Vanilla and salt together create a surprisingly versatile seasoning. Halen Môn’s new Vanilla Sea Salt combines the delicate sweetness and fragrance of natural vanilla with the clean crunch of our hand-harvested sea salt crystals, adding gentle fragrant flavour to baking, fruit and even delicate fish dishes. We’ve shared some our favourite ways below to use our new vanilla sea salt in your cooking and when you’re finishing dishes with a final flourish.
For a classic sweet-and-salty combination, our Pure Sea Salt with Vanilla and ice cream are a match made in heaven. Sprinkle it over vanilla, chocolate or caramel ice cream just before serving for a dramatic colour contrast, as well as welcome crunch on top of smooth ice cream.
Vanilla sea salt shines alongside naturally sweet vegetables. Try sprinkling it over roasted carrots, sweet potatoes or butternut squash just before serving. The vanilla amplifies their earthy sweetness while the salt keeps everything balanced. In top restaurant kitchens around the world, chefs love how vanilla complements delicate white fish and shellfish like scallops and lemon sole. Try a sprinkle over your cooked fish, just before serving with a squeeze of sharp lemon.
It’s equally at home with soft fruit. A light scattering over a salad of strawberries, peaches or nectarines brings out their natural flavour, especially when paired with fragrant herbs such as mint, basil or lemon verbena. Add olive oil, chilli, mozzarella or burrata for a wonderful Summer starter, or serve with shortbread and crème fraîche for an easy dessert.
For breakfast, a pinch of vanilla salt is an easy way to add depth and complexity. Stirred into porridge, it highlights the creaminess of the oats, while a light sprinkle over yoghurt bowls works beautifully with honey, nuts and seasonal fruit. It’s a small addition that makes familiar favourites feel special.
Our pretty pink jar is an indispensable (and beautiful) addition to your home bar set up. A small pinch can elevate a rum-based drink, enhancing the warming notes of caramel, spice and oak often found in aged rums. Or use it to rim a cocktail glass. It adds a subtle sweetness and a savoury edge that works beautifully with margaritas, rum punches and daiquiris.
