Fleur De Sel
Fleur De Sel is a delicate finishing salt with fine, irregular crystals. Use it at the end so the texture and clean salinity stay noticeable.
Identity
Finishing salt
Use at the end for texture and clean salinity.
Delicate salt crystals are easiest to notice when they stay on the surface. Sprinkle lightly at the end, then taste before adding more.
Wikimedia Commons
Reference image
Fleur De Sel reference image.
Source: Wikimedia Commons
Used In Recipes
Substitutions
Acceptable
Coarse Sea Salt -> Fleur De Sel
Coarse sea salt, such as Maldon or fleur de sel
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: Homemade Focaccia