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Callie Brooks

The Minimalist "Pink Salt" Recipe

A clean, grounding Japanese-inspired drink using pink salt, lemon, and mountain yam or daikon. Perfect for morning hydration and mineral replenishment.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Wellness Drink
Cuisine: Okinawan-Inspired
Calories: 5
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ⅛ tsp pink Himalayan salt
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1-2 thin slices of mountain yam or daikon radish as a substitute
  • 1 cup warm water

Method
 

  1. 1. Pour the warm water into a glass or a mug.
  2. 2. Add the lemon juice and pink Himalayan salt. Stir gently with a spoon until the salt is completely dissolved.
  3. 3. Add the thin slices of mountain yam or daikon radish. Allow them to infuse the water for about one minute.
  4. 4. Sip slowly as a gentle morning tonic to hydrate and replenish minerals.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSodium: 290mg

Notes

This is a clean, grounding drink inspired by Okinawan healing traditions. The yam or daikon adds a very mild texture and subtle earthiness.
Where to Buy: Mountain yam and daikon radish can typically be found at Asian markets or stores with a large international produce section.

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