Kosher Salt vs. Sea Salt?

[jderrick]

I've got a kimchi recipe that calls for sea salt, but I've got kosher salt in my pantry. Is there enough of a difference that I should get the right stuff?

Thanks!
JD

[mcnerd]

Kosher salt doesn't have the impurities in it that Sea Salt does. Kosher is fine.

[Drama Queen]

I've got a kimchi recipe that calls for sea salt, but I've got kosher salt in my pantry. Is there enough of a difference that I should get the right stuff?

Thanks!
JD

[FONT="Book Antiqua"]You might find this article (http://www.saltworks.us/salt_info/si_gourmet_reference.asp) very useful. Kosher salt isn't really Kosher, it's a coarse salt used in preparing Kosher foods. I
I use coarse, pink sea salt from Whole Foods and I prefer it for cooking. [/FONT

[lesley]

I've got a kimchi recipe that calls for sea salt, but I've got kosher salt in my pantry. Is there enough of a difference that I should get the right stuff?

Thanks!
JD

Hi
I use Himalayan Pink Salt, it has good health properties.
This link may be helpful
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-himalayan-pink-salt.htm
Lesley
www.cookingwiththejoneses.com