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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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Shrimp Tofu Patties

Shrimp Tofu Patties from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0239.001

Shrove Tuesday Buns

Shrove Tuesday Buns from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1226.001

Shukto

Shukto from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.002.0188.001

Sight-saving Curried Spinach-Potato Soup

Sight-saving Curried Spinach-Potato Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0557.001

Sikh Child Shortbread Cookies

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

RCI-ND.007.0057.001

Silvash Gombotz

(Plum Dumplings, correct Hungarian spelling: Szilvás gombóc) This is a traditional dessert recipe from Hungary. During the freezing cold winters, warm filling desserts are very popular.

RCI-BR.003.0367.001

Simple Corn Bread

Simple Corn Bread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0558.001

Simple "Lies"

In Romanian: "Minciuni"

RCI-SW.002.0097.001

Simple Mushroom Sandwiches

Serves 2, or one really hungry person

RCI-SF.001.0332.001

Simple Peruvian Ceviche

Simple Peruvian Ceviche

RCI-ND.005.0140.001

Simple Stir-fried Udon

Simple Stir-fried Udon

RCI-VG.002.0158.001

Simple Yucca Simmer

Vegetable of the Month: Tubers by the US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 4

RCI-SP.005.0232.001

Sindhi Curry

right|Sindhi Curry

RCI-VG.002.0160.001

Singapore Potato Salad

Singapore Potato Salad

RCI-VG.001.0537.001

Singkamas Salad

Singkamas is the filipino term for jicama. It's a white succulent fleshy root crop, usually a good summer snack. It can also be made to a very simple refreshing salad.

Sinigang
RCI-SP.004.0275.002

Sinigang

– the famous sour soup of the Philippines.

RCI-SN.002.0271.001

Sirniki

are Russian curd fritters. Syrniki is a Russian dessert that is generally eaten after the main course at dinner, but sometimes at breakfast.

RCI-VG.004.1238.001

Si Roo Ddeok

Si roo ddeok

RCI-BR.003.0369.001

Skillet Cornbread

- Commonly found in the Southern United States, this delicious and easy to make dish is often served beside a pot of brown beans. It can be made a day or two ahead of time, as long as care is taken to keep it from drying out.

RCI-MT.002.0261.001

Skillet-fried Pork Chops

Fried pork chops retain their tenderness and moisture when they aren't cooked to death. Cook ½-inch chops 5 minutes each side; ¾-inch chops only 8 minutes; 1-inch chops 10 minutes a side.

RCI-VG.004.1240.001

Skillet-grilled Plum Tomatoes

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec

RCI-MT.002.0262.001

Skillet Pork with Cornbread Stuffing

* Source: The Magazine Cookbook Soul Food Recipes, © 2006 by the American Heart Association. * Serv

RCI-MT.005.0274.001

Skinkefars med broccolifyld

This is a great way of serving Broccoli to the kids and an interesting variation on the good old meat loaf.

RCI-MT.002.0263.001

Skinke i Vin

Skinke i Vin Ham baked in wine. Fhere are hams and hams.

RCI-BR.001.0240.001

Skipper’s Grape Nuts

Purchased from the Van Sickle Estate in Mabank, Texas in 1990. Date and source unknown. Marked as “Paw Paw’s favorite snack”.

RCI-MT.001.0235.001

Skirt Steak with Mushroom Gravy and Mashed Potatoes

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 6 servings.

RCI-VG.001.0540.001

Slaai

Swazi avocado slaw

RCI-MT.002.0264.001

Slavinken

Slavinken are traditionally served with boiled potatoes and vegetables such as Cauliflower, Peas, spinach or Endive and a Dutch-style salad.

RCI-MT.003.0084.001

Slavonija Braised Lamb

4 servings, 60 minutes preparation Slavonija Braised Lamb

RCI-VG.001.0543.001

Sliced Cucumbers with Fresh Mint

Sliced Cucumbers with Fresh Mint from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0370.001

Sloe pudding

Sloe pudding from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SW.002.0098.001

Sloppy Janes

Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

RCI-SW.002.0101.001

Sloppy Joes III

Sloppy Joes III from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1244.001

Slovak Bean Soup

Slovak Bean Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1245.001

Slovak Red Cabbage

Slovak Red Cabbage from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.001.0237.001

Slow-cooked Dilled Pot Roast

Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2Sam and Tiny at World Re

RCI-MT.004.0739.001

Slow Cooker Almond Chicken

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 4 servings

RCI-MT.003.0087.001

Slow Cooker Maple Berry Oatmeal

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 8 servings o

RCI-SP.004.0278.001

Slow-cooking Goulash

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Lila Jenki

RCI-BR.002.0102.001

Smoked Caviar and Hummus on Pita Toasts

Smoked Caviar and Hummus on Pita Toasts from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0267.001

Smoked Pork Roast

Smoked Pork Roast from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.003.0013.001

Smoked Salmon Filling

Ravioli | Italian cuisine

RCI-EG.003.0135.001

Smoked Salmon Quinoa Quiche

Serves 6 – 8

RCI-RC.004.0271.001

Smoked Sausage and Ham Jambalaya

Recipe by: PrinceofNessus Uploaded by Drimble Wedge Oklahoma is a state that finds itself at a culinary crossroads.

RCI-SC.003.0177.001

Smoked Yellow Pepper Vinaigrette

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * This recipe yields

RCI-SC.007.0277.001

Smoky Chipotle Hot Sauce

Smoky Chipotle Hot Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0200.001

Smoky Mountain Chicken and Rice Casserole

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 8 – 10 servi

RCI-VG.004.1249.001

Smoky Tempeh Wedges

Smoky Tempeh Wedges from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.007.0115.001

Smørdejgssnitter

Butter rolls Makes 18 rolls Butter Rolls - Smørdejgssnitter

RCI-MT.004.0744.001

Smothered Chicken

In Romanian: Pui inabusit