How to use flavoured salt: 10 easy ways

October 21, 2026

Dumplings with the empress tree hot chilli sauce and smoked chilli salt

People often pick up a sachet of our salt at the market, then ask us the same question: "So what do I actually do with it?" The good news is that flavoured salt is the easiest thing in your pantry. Use it just like ordinary salt: add it while you cook, sprinkle it on at the table as a finishing salt, or both. It's entirely up to you.

10 easy ways to use flavoured salt

Eggs. Fried, poached or scrambled. Smoked Chilli Salt or Beetroot & Dill are our breakfast favourites.
Avocado toast. A pinch of Chilli & Finger Lime Salt and a squeeze of lemon.
Roast veggies. Toss potatoes or pumpkin in oil and Smoked Rock Salt or Porcini Salt, then roast.
Beef or lamb. Once you've sealed your chosen cut, add Smoked Chilli & Garlic Salt or Porcini Salt.
Fish and prawns. Bush Lemon Salt was made for seafood.
Caprese salad. Sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella or bocconcini, basil leaves, a drizzle of good olive oil and a pinch of Balsamic Salt.
Popcorn. Melt a little butter, toss through, then add Smoked Chilli & Garlic Salt.
Corn on the cob. Butter and Smoked Jalapeño & Garlic Salt for a taste of Mexico.
Fresh fruit. Try watermelon, mango or pineapple with a light pinch of a chilli salt. Sweet, salty and a little warm.
Drink rims. Rub a lime wedge around the glass and dip it in Bush Lemon or Chilli & Finger Lime Salt for margaritas and Bloody Marys, or Juniper Salt for a gin cocktail.

Perfect with any cuisine

A dumpling dipped in the empress tree hot chilli sauce, with smoked chilli salt

Steamed dumplings with a little dish of our Hot Chilli Sauce for dipping and a pinch of Smoked Chilli Salt on the side. Dip, sprinkle, repeat.

How much to use

Start with a small pinch and taste. Our salts are full of flavour, so a little goes a long way.

Keeping it fresh

Salt loves to soak up moisture. Keep sachets zipped and shakers closed, in a cool dry cupboard away from the kettle and stove, and they'll stay free-flowing.