Coarse sea salt

cheonilyeom 천일염 / gros sel

Flavor and role

Large-crystal salt made by drying seawater in the sun. Its minerals give a rounder taste, ideal for salting cabbage or grilling meat.

Typical dishes and uses

Salting cabbage for kimchi, searing steak, salt-grilling, pasta water

Substitutes

1 tbsp coarse salt = about 2 tsp fine salt. Use a little less fine salt when coarse is called for.

Storage

Airtight at dry room temperature, indefinitely. To drain off the bitter brine, stand the sack upright for about 1 year.

Main countries

Korea · France

Used in this book

Chimichurri SteakSpaghetti Aglio, Olio e PeperoncinoBaechu Kimchi (Napa Cabbage Kimchi)FocacciaPotato Gnocchi with Tomato and BasilGreek salad (horiatiki)Classic GuacamoleKäsespätzleLasagne alla BologneseNyama Choma (Kenyan Grilled Meat with Kachumbari)Pasta al Pesto GenovesePicanha Churrasco (Brazilian Skewered Picanha)Hawaiian Ahi Poke BowlSamgyeopsal (Korean Grilled Pork Belly)Two-Garlic Aglio Olio with Lemon PangrattatoJapanese Wafu Soy-Butter Mushroom Aglio OlioAnchovy-Stock Pear Gimjang KimchiMiso-Kombu Vegan Mak-KimchiCrackling Roast Pork Bánh Mì (Bánh Mì Heo Quay)Bourguignon Ragù PappardelleDolsot Bibimbap with Crispy Rice and Beef GochujangRoasted Beet and Smoked Rib BorschtMarseille Bouillabaisse with Rockfish Broth and Potato RouilleButter Chicken RigatoniCarne Asada Nachos with Fire-Charred SalsaPorcini Fondue (Fondue aux Bolets) with Rosemary Roast PotatoesReverse-Seared Thick Sirloin with Shallot ChimichurriChimichurri Steak and Whipped Feta BaguetteFeijoada Completa with Garlic Kale and FarofaCognac Deep-Caramel Onion Soup GratinéeBaked-Potato Gnocchi with Sage Brown ButterGochujang Rosé GnocchiCrispy Garlic-Parmesan Gnocchi BitesMarinated-feta horiatiki with tomato-water dressingWhipped feta horiatiki toastGreen Curry with Hand-Pounded PasteFire-Charred Guacamole with Homemade TotoposOven-Braised İmam Bayıldı with Slow-Cooked OnionsAllgäu Three-Cheese KäsespätzleSpätzle Carbonara with Pancetta and BergkäseCrispy Käsespätzle Cups with Chive Sour CreamRed Wine Ragù Lasagna Soup with Lemon Basil RicottaLasagne Verdi with Homemade Spinach PastaKimchi Bulgogi LasagnaGenoese Minestrone with PestoBerbere Lentil Ragù RigatoniLamb Moussaka with Pecorino BéchamelDry-Brined Goat Nyama Choma with Charred Pili-Pili and Sukuma WikiCrispy Ugali Fries with Nyama Choma BitesShop-Style Onigiri with Salmon Flakes and Kombu TsukudaniFlame-Grilled Braai Peri-Peri ChickenLinguine with Blanched-Basil Pesto & Potato CreamKorean Perilla-Basil Pesto Spaghetti with Garlic ShrimpDry-Brined Reverse-Seared Picanha with Bacon Butter FarofaPicanha Ssam with Kimchi Vinagrete and Honey SsamjangPicanha Cheese Steak Sandwich with Green MayoAhi Poke Duo with Sushi Rice and Macadamia InamonaRopa Vieja Loaded TostonesJeju-Style Thick-Cut Pork Belly with Anchovy DipRich Double-Stock Samgyetang with Chestnuts and Pine NutsShepherd's Pie Loaded Jacket PotatoStroganoff-Loaded Baked PotatoesEdomae-Style Tempura with Matcha SaltTomato and Egg Spaghetti (Chinese meets Italian)Charcoal Yakitori Duo: Salt Negima and Tsukune

Updated 2026-10-10