Himalayan Salt Cooking Braai Block - Medium 20x20x3.5cm Square

Product InfoWhen you cook food on this Himalayan salt slab, the moisture from the food draws the salt from the slab, adding rich flavour and trace minerals to the dish. It can be heated up to 250°C and frozen to -20°C, making it an exciting way to serve both hot and cold food. It's ideal for grilling meat in the oven or braai and can also be used to cure fish like trout.Pure Himalayan salt slabGreat for cooking either on the stove, on the braai, or in the ovenPerfect for freezing and serving cold foodFull of all sorts of trace minerals, imparting a rich flavour to food impossible to get with conventional saltMoisture helps to draw salt out of the slab, so make sure food is as dry as it can be before laying it on the slabDo not use additional seasoning, as the slab will add all it needsThe longer food is in contact with the slab, the saltier it will be, so wait to plate until the last minute, and cook food quicklyTo use on a braai: Heat gently on a cool side of the fire for 15 minutes, and gradually move to the center to heat fully. Cook on the slab on the fire for as long as you like, or remove to an insulated surface where it will cook for about 20 minutes.To use for Plankie-steak: braai steak as per your preference, place the salt block on a table, place the steak on the block. Cut into pieces and let it rest for 3-5 min. each person can then salt his own meat from the block.To use in the oven: Put the slab into a cold oven, and let it preheat with the oven. When the oven is hot and you're ready to cook, place your food directly onto the slab.To use on the stove: Heat on a medium flame for about 15 minutes, then turn up the heat for another 15 minutes. Cook directly on the slab for as long you like, or remove to an insulated surface to cook for about 20 minutesTo serve: Freeze overnight, and serve food directly on the slab. Serve at room temperature.SpecificationsSize 20 x 20 x 3.5cm Squire each8 x 8 x 1.5 inchWeight estimate 3.3kg per tileCare InstructionsMake sure to heat the salt slab slowly, to ensure even heating – heating it too quickly can result in large cracks appearing, reducing the life of the salt slab, possibly resulting in shatteringThis product is made from natural Himalayan salt, and it will have natural striations and rough edgesTo clean, remove any solid food pieces and wipe with a clothStore dry for best results