
salt
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.
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Recipes Using salt (6,202)
Smothered Roast Beef II
In Romanian: Friptura inabusita II
Snapper with Cilantro Sauce
* Source: Ladies Home Journal * Prep: 15 Minutes | Bake: 10 Minutes * Makes 4 Servings and ¾ cup of
Snappy Ginger Muffins
=Snappy Ginger Muffins=
Snickerdoodle
A is a soft cookie lightly dusted with cinnamon. It has a characteristically crackly surface, and can be crisp or soft, depending on preference. Some variants include nutmeg, raisins, or nuts.
Snowman Puke
" I was too.
Sobji Bharji
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Jacobs Estate in Mabank, Texas in 1987.
Socca
(French), or (Italian).
Sofrito-Marinated Steak
' column in the Chicago Tribune. You can marinate this for as little as 30 minutes but 2–3 hours is best. I've included the 30 minute marinading time in the prep time.
Soft Molasses Cookies I
Soft Molasses Cookies I from the Recidemia collection
Sogan Dolma
Contributed by User:Frozen.rainbow (
Soji
Soji from the Recidemia collection
Sollongtang
("Sollongtang") is rice beef noodle soup seasoned with sesame seeds, salt, pepper, scallions, and sesame oil.
Solomon
Solomon from the Recidemia collection
Somali Crabmeat Stew
Somali Crabmeat Stew from the Recidemia collection
Somali Peanut Soup
Somali Peanut Soup from the Recidemia collection
Somali Shrimp Curry
Somali Shrimp Curry from the Recidemia collection
Sombrero Artichokes
This recipe came from The Printey Estate sale. It was obtained it as part of the Family Collection from The Printey Estate in Forney, Texas in 2001.
Somlah Machoo Soup
Serving Size: 4
Som Tum
Thai raw papaya salad
Sook Choo Na Mool
Sook Choo Na Mool from the Recidemia collection
So'o Ku'i
So'o Ku'i from the Recidemia collection
Sooya
Sooya
Sopa a la Criolla
Sopa a la Criolla
Sopa a la Criolla II
Sopa a la Criolla II
Sopa Boba
Sopa Boba from the Recidemia collection
Sopa de Ajo I
Sopa de Ajo Spanish garlic soup
Sopa de Amendoim
Peanut Soup from Curaçao, or a Caribbean chicken and peanut soup
Sopa de Feijao Verde
String bean soup
Sopa de Frijoles Negros
Black bean soup from Cuba.
Sopa de Papas
Sopa de Papas from the Recidemia collection
Sopa de Tomates con Platanos
Sopa de Tomates con Platanos from the Recidemia collection
Sopa Negra
black bean Soup
Sopa Paraguaya
Sopa Paraguaya from the Recidemia collection
Sopión
Sopión from the Recidemia collection
Sopón de Gandures
Pigeon Peas and Beef stew
Sorghum Bread
Sorghum Bread from the Recidemia collection
Sorma
Stuffed cabbage
Soto ayam
There are many variations of depending on the ingredients, the way it served, and the amount of spices used.
Soto Ayam (Chicken Soup)
A Malaysian style Chicken soup

Soto Madura
Soto Madura
Souffléed Lemon Custard
* Serves 8
Soujookh
Armenian spiced dried sausage Makes 8 5x6 pieces
Soupa Nisiotiki
Island Soup Cooking Time: 40 minutes.
Soup Cream of Dried Beans
Soup Cream of Dried Beans from the Recidemia collection
Soupe du Samedi
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.
Soupe Giraumon
Haitian pumpkin soup.
Souper Tomato Dressing
Soup, Tomato, Canned, Condensed by the US Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 32
Souppa Trakhanas - Trahana Soup
Souppa Trakhanas - Trahana Soup from the Recidemia collection
Sour Cherry Dumplings
Sour Cherry Dumplings from the Recidemia collection
Sour Cream Banana Bread
This is a recipe I obtained from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hager estate in Canton, Texas in 1982.