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Salt provides essential sodium and chloride minerals critical for nerve transmission, muscle contraction, and electrolyte balance, though dietary moderation is recommended due to health associations with excessive sodium intake.

About

Salt is a naturally occurring mineral compound composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), essential for human physiological function and one of the oldest food preservation and flavoring agents known to civilization. Extracted through evaporation of seawater, mineral deposits, or underground salt mines, salt exists in multiple crystalline forms ranging from fine powder to large mineral nuggets. The main types include sea salt, rock salt (halite), kosher salt, and specialty salts such as Himalayan pink salt and fleur de sel, each with distinct grain sizes, mineral compositions, and textural properties that influence their culinary applications.

Culinary Uses

Salt serves as the primary flavor enhancer and seasoning across virtually all culinary traditions, enhancing natural flavors, suppressing bitterness, and balancing sweetness. Beyond its seasoning role, salt functions as a critical preservative through curing, brining, and dry-salting techniques in charcuterie, seafood preservation, and fermented foods. In baking and cooking, salt regulates gluten development, controls fermentation rates, and aids texture formation in breads, pastas, and cured meats. Different salt varieties—coarse kosher salt for finishing, fleur de sel for delicate garnish, and fine sea salt for baking—provide textural variation and mineral complexity to refined preparations.

Used In

Recipes Using salt (6,202)

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Shaak

Vegetables Gujarati-style

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Shaaria

Shaaria from the Recidemia collection

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Shad Crouquettes

Seafood Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

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ShahiKorma

right|Name of the Recipe

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Shakkarpare

Deep-fried sugar cookies

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Shallot Chili Sauce

Shallot Chili Sauce from the Recidemia collection

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Shallot-Lemon Confit

Confit, most commonly preserved goose or duck, can also be a condiment similar to a pickle, as it is here. Source: Jean-Georges Vongerichten in Four-Star Steak, Food & Wine, June, 2004.

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Shamday

Shamday

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Shanghai Pan-fried Noodles

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 4 - 6

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Sharbat Hilba

Sharbat Hilba from the Recidemia collection

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Sharon's Famous Passover Brownies

Sharon Winstein and her friend Louise Levitt created these flour-free brownies for their first Temple cooking class.

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SHATA

Hot Spice Accompaniment which Yields 8 portions. Place in small ramekin dishes and serve with entrees.

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Shchy with Sauerkraut and Fish

Shchy with Sauerkraut and Fish from the Recidemia collection

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Sheat Fish with Tomatoes

In Romanian: Mincare de somn cu rosii

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Sheer Payra Fudge

Sheer Payra Fudge from the Recidemia collection

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Sheftalia

Barbequed sausages

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Shepherd's Pie

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re

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Shepherd's Salad

300px| Shepherd's Salad This recipe is for 1 person.

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Shirmoi Non

Chickpea and anise flat bread

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Shish Kabab Mishwi

right|Shish Kebab Mishwi Grilled Shish Kabab

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Shish Kebab

Stuffed baby lamb is a popular dish in Jordan, which people enjoy as a big and heavy meal. it consists of roasted lamb, stuffed with rice, chopped onions, nuts and raisins.

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Shish Kebabs with Cinnamon Clove Rub

Shish Kebabs with Cinnamon Clove Rub from the Recidemia collection

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Shish Taouq

Grilled marinated chicken on a skewer.

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Shorbat Robe Yoghourt and cucumber salad

Shorbat Robe Yoghourt and cucumber salad

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Shorba Yavron (Assorted Vegetable Soup)

Shorba Yavron (Assorted Vegetable Soup) from the Recidemia collection

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Shorbet Ads

Lentil soup with delicious taste.

Shortbread
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Shortbread

Shortbread rounds before being baked is a type of cookie which is traditionally made from one part white sugar, two parts butter, and three parts plain white flour, although other ingredients like ground rice or cornstarch are sometimes added to alter the texture.

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Short-cut Italian Vegetable Soup

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 to 6 servi

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Short Ribs I

Recipe may be halved or doubled. For 8 servings, use 1½ cups hot water.

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Shourabat El Qeema (Meatball Soup)

Shourabat El Qeema (Meatball Soup) from the Recidemia collection

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Shourba bil Hout

Fish soup

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Shplo

Yes, you read it correctly, this is shplo. No festive Bukharan meal is complete without Shplo.

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Shrimp and Corn Chowder

Shrimp and Corn Chowder from the Recidemia collection

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Shrimp and Rice

Shrimp and Rice from the Recidemia collection

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Shrimp and Tilapia Ceviche with Green and Red Peppers

* Source: Midwest Living * Prep: 1 hour | Chill: 5 hours * Makes 8 servings

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Shrimp Cocktail

Makes 3 servings

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Shrimp Creole

right|250px A crockpot shrimp creole recipe with shrimp and tomatoes.

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Shrimp Creole I

Shrimp Creole I from the Recidemia collection

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Shrimp Delight

This recipe came from an estate sale. It was obtained when the family collection was purchased from the Burnett Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1981.

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Shrimp Dip or Spread

This recipe can easily be halved. It can also be doubled easily.

Shrimp Gumbo
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Shrimp Gumbo

Shrimp Gumbo It's always good to do step one.

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Shrimp 'n' Rice Salad

Shrimp 'n' Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection

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Shrimp Pasta Salad

Sorry it took me so long, but here's the recipe as promised. :) Although, it's not a pressure cooker recipe. It serves 8 – 10 people as a side dish.

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Shrimp Patties

Shrimp Patties from the Recidemia collection

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Shrimp Provençal

Shrimp Provençal from the Recidemia collection

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Shrimp Scampi

Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group

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Shrimp Soup

Shrimp Soup

Shrimp Taco
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Shrimp Taco

Shrimp Taco is a super taco with more layers and toasting and frying, a delicious treat.

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Shrimp Tempura

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes three dozen

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Shrimp Toast with Pickled Ginger

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re