Technique: Baking In Salt Crust

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This technique is primarily done with fish, but can also be done with vegetables and other meats. The food is first covered with leaves and then a thick layer of salt, and baked in the oven. The salt seals in the moisture resulting in perfectly cooked, flavorful food.

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Other names: Bake In Salt Crust, Baked In Salt Crust, Cout De Sel, Salt Crust Roasting

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