noun
roasted salt; parched salt
Salt that has been dry-roasted in a pan to remove moisture and mellow its sharpness; used in Japanese cuisine, especially for tempura or pressed sushi.
天ぷらには焼き塩がよく合う。
Roasted salt goes well with tempura.
焼き塩を作るときは、弱火でじっくり炒る。
When making roasted salt, dry-roast it slowly over low heat.
Compound of 焼き (yaki, 'roasting') + 塩 (shio, 'salt').