Amabito no Moshio Seaweed Salt

Moshio is the earliest known sea salt produced by ancient Japanese nearly 2,500 years ago. Today, the production of Japanese ancient Moshio continues. Salt water is collected from Setonaikai (Seto Inland Sea) by Kami-Kamagari Island off the Hiroshima Coast and left in a large pool to stand for a while, allowing some of the water to evaporate and concentrating the sea solution. Hon’dawara seaweed is then added to the salt water to infuse its flavor and color, as well as some minerals.

Amabito no Moshio’s unique color and delicious flavor is the perfect condiment for Japanese fare such as tempura, sushi, sashimi, or grilled seafood and meat. Add it to soup, braised or simmered dishes, cooked in either Japanese or Western styles. Anything that requires salt will surely benefit from the natural sea minerals and rich umami flavor from the Hon’dawara seaweed.

This is my choice of salt for many years and the salt used in all the recipes in both my cookbook (it's also specifically introduced in the book) and in this website is also Amabito No Moshio. It's so rich in minerals and natural umami, so the salt is good for both cooking and also for finishing touch to any dish. I also love to use it for simple salt marinade such as fish or pork for grilling or roasting. - Naoko

Mrs. Donabe's Recipe Suggestions

Matcha and Salt Madeleine
Chirashi Sushi with Soy-Marinated Tuna
Nao Man Gai (Chicken Over Rice)
Chinese-style Steamed Fish
Cherry Blossom & Tofu Skin Rice
English Peas and Hijiki Rice
Salt-Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Tuna Poke Rice Bowl
Shrimp and Rapini Chirashi Sushi
Tuna Hot Pot
Slow Roasted Tomato Rice
Salmon and Daikon in Garlic Miso Butter Sauce 
Smokey Shoyu Corn Hijiki Rice
Steamed Tofu & Mushrooms with Black Sesame Sauce
Daikon Porridge
Roasted Salt-Marinated Pork
Azuki Chicken
Chicken Dashi Ramen
Steamed Meat-Topped Tofu with Sesame Sauce
Sake-Steamed Black Cod and Vegetables
Baked Foil-Wrapped Seafood<
Sesame and Saikyo Miso Hot Pot with Chicken Meatballs
Egg Porridge
Sea Bream Rice
Salmon Stew in Sake Miso Tomato Sauce
English Peas and Hijiki Quinoa
Corn and Hijiki Rice with Olive Oil
Seafood Chirashi Sushi
Spinach and Daikon Porridge
English Peas and Hijiki Mochi Mugi Rice
Umeboshi Corn & Hijiki Rice
Sweet Garleek & Edamame Rice

• Net weight: 8.8 oz. | 250 g
• Product weight: 20.6 oz | 583 g

• Net weight: 3.5 oz. | 100 g

• Ingredients: Sea Water, Seaweed
• Producer: Amabito no Moshio
• Origin: Hiroshima, Japan

Usage and Care

Store in a cool, dark place

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