
salt to taste
Contains sodium and chloride, essential electrolytes for nerve and muscle function; excessive intake is associated with increased blood pressure in salt-sensitive individuals.
About
Salt is a crystalline mineral compound of sodium chloride (NaCl) that occurs naturally in seawater, underground deposits, and salt lakes. It is one of the most ancient and fundamental seasoning ingredients in human cuisine, with archaeological evidence of salt production dating back thousands of years. The flavor profile is purely salty with no sweetness, bitterness, or sourness—its role is to enhance and amplify other flavors rather than contribute its own. Salt exists in numerous forms, ranging from fine table salt to coarse sea salt crystals, with variations in mineral content and production methods affecting subtle differences in taste and application.
Culinary Uses
Salt serves as the primary seasoning agent in virtually all savory cooking traditions worldwide. Beyond flavor enhancement, it functions as a preservative (in curing and brining), a texture modifier (in doughs and batters), and a catalyst for enzymatic reactions (breaking down proteins in marinades). It is essential in balanced seasoning for soups, sauces, meats, vegetables, and grains. Salt is also used in finishing dishes, where coarse or specialty salts provide visual appeal and textural contrast. The phrase "to taste" indicates seasoning to individual preference, typically added gradually in small increments during cooking and at the table.
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Recipes Using salt to taste (545)
Potato Pancakes
Cuisine of Israel (Serves 4)
Potato Soup II
Potato Soup II from the Recidemia collection
Potawatomi Popcorn
Potawatomi Popcorn
Prawn Curry
Preparation time : 40 minutes Serves : 6 persons
Punjabi Chana
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Punjabi Kadhi
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Quibebe
Winter Squash Soup
Quick Hoppin' John Soup
Quick Hoppin' John Soup from the Recidemia collection
Quinoa and Wild Rice-stuffed Squash
Quinoa and Wild Rice-stuffed Squash from the Recidemia collection
Radish and Fried Pork Rind Salad (Chojin)
This Salvadorean condiment resembling cole slaw is customarily paired with pupusas.
Rajmah Masala
Ethnicity - Punjabi, North Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Rajma Sundal
Rajma Sundal
Rakott Krumpli
(potato casserole) baked in the oven, a popular dish in Hungary.
Rava Dosa
Rava Dosa from the Recidemia collection
Red Beans and Rice I
Red Beans and Rice I from the Recidemia collection
Red Chile Stew
A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 8
Red Chili Stew
Red Chili Stew
Rice Puttu
Ethnicity - South Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Rice with Tofu and Nuts
Serves one as a main dish and 2 as a side dish
Riz et Pois
Rice and beans - A Haitian favourite
Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Seared Tomatoes and Leeks
300px| Roasted Chilean Sea Bass with Seared Tomatoes and Leeks This recipe yields 4 servings.
Roasted Cumin Raita
Roasted Cumin Raita from the Recidemia collection
Roasted Peruvian Potatoes
Roasted Peruvian Potatoes
Roast Yakhni
Ethnicity - Kashmiri, North Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Rourou in Coconut Milk with Prawns
Rourou in Coconut Milk with Prawns from the Recidemia collection
Russian Vinaigrette Salad
Russian Vinaigrette Salad from the Recidemia collection
Saag Gosht
Ethnicity - Punjabi, North Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Sabudana ki Khichadi
Ethnicity - Central India Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner
Sajan Leaves Soup with Fish
Sajan Leaves Soup with Fish from the Recidemia collection
Salad Russe
Salad Russe from the Recidemia collection
Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Salad with Spicy Peanut Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Salem Tavern Maryland Corn Chowder
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Makes About 1
Saltibarsciai I
Cold beet soup
Sambal Goreng Telo
Eggs in red pepper sauce.
Samboosa
This recipe is for 4 serves.
Sancocho I
Panamanian chicken soup Serves 5 to 6 people.
Sara's Mixed Vegetables
Sara's Mixed Vegetables from the Recidemia collection
Sautéed Cabbage
Sautéed Cabbage from the Recidemia collection
Sautéed Green Beans I
I prepare frozen green beans and certain other frozen vegetables by sautéing in a bit of olive oil in a good skillet by putting them in when still frozen... they thaw and caramelize and taste wonderful!
Savory Bhujia
Savory Bhujia Serves 6 to 8 Preparation time: 25 minutes
Scallop Ceviche with Chow-chow
Scallop Ceviche with Chow-chow from the Recidemia collection
Semelroth Favorite Zucchini
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
Senegalese Mafe
Senegalese Mafe from the Recidemia collection
Sev Puri
Sev Puri from the Recidemia collection

Shakshouka
Shakshouka
Shirmal
also , is a traditional flatbread made by Muslims in Pakistan and in the Hyderabad region of India, probably from Persian influences.
Shiro Wat - Ethiopian Pea Stew
Shiro Wat - Ethiopian Pea Stew from the Recidemia collection
Shoarma I
Shoarma idea for 4. Use for barbecues, marinades and so on.
Shorpa
Shorpa from the Recidemia collection
Shredded Cabbage
Shredded Cabbage from the Recidemia collection