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Chili-Lime Salt

By Lan Lam

Published on July 26, 2016

Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes 3 tablespoons

Chili-Lime Salt

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt 4 teaspoons chili powder ¾ teaspoon grated lime zest

Before You Begin

This spice mix can be refrigerated for up to one week.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

Chili-Lime Salt

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Time

5 minutes

Yield

Makes 3 tablespoons

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt
4 teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon grated lime zest

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt
4 teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon grated lime zest

Ingredients

2 tablespoons kosher salt
4 teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon grated lime zest

Why This Recipe Works

While a sprinkling of salt is a great flavor enhancer, we sometimes want to finish a dish with other flavors. We found that stirring them into some kosher salt is a great way to disperse those flavorings.

Before You Begin

This spice mix can be refrigerated for up to one week.

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl.

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