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Monastery Salt (Монастырская соль)

Of all the flavored Russian salts, I like this one best, even though it takes longest to bake. It takes its name from the monks who flavored their black salt with herbs from the monastery gardens. The salt is aromatic with dill and coriander, and a sprinkling of it on even the most mundane foods will greatly enliven them.

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