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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)

RCI-MT.004.0016.001

Apricot-glazed Chicken

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pappas Estate in Roanoke, Texas in 1986.

RCI-MT.002.0007.001

Apricot-glazed Ham Kebobs with Rice

Makes 6 servings, 2 kebobs each

RCI-SF.001.0003.001

Apricot Lime-glazed Salmon

From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group" Makes 4 servings

RCI-BR.005.0034.001

Apricot ‘n’ Poppy Seed Cookies

Apricot ‘n’ Poppy Seed Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0035.001

Apricot Pillows

Makes about 20 cookies.

RCI-DS.001.0020.001

Apricot Rice Pudding II

Makes 8 servings

RCI-MT.002.0008.001

Apricot-sauced Ribs

Pork Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 4

RCI-BR.001.0010.001

Apricot Tea Bread

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RCI-DS.001.0021.001

Apricot Twist Delight

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-SP.003.0030.001

Arabasi

300px| Arabasi It is cooked usually in special days as New Year Eve in Central Anatolia Region. Turkey may be used instead of chicken in some areas. Soup is served very hot.

RCI-BR.004.0023.001

Arabian Coffee Cake

This recipe is for 2 servings.

RCI-SP.003.0033.001

Arabian Stew

This recipe is for 6 serves.

RCI-SC.002.0002.001

Arabian Tahini Sauce

or you can use it anyway you like.. I hope you like it...

RCI-VG.001.0017.001

Arabic Salad

Arabic Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0007.001

Arańitas y Arepitas de Yuca

Arańitas y Arepitas de Yuca from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0024.001

Aranygaluska

Coffee cake

RCI-MT.001.0005.001

Arcadian Cube Steak

Contributed by Pressurecookerrecipes Y-Group

RCI-VG.005.0001.001

Ardy Shouki

Artichoke casserole Cooking time: 45 Minutes Serves 6

RCI-BR.002.0005.001

Arepa

Arepa from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.002.0006.001

Arepas

Arepas 10 Servings

RCI-ND.007.0004.001

Arepas Rellenas con Guiso de Carne

Arepas Rellenas Con Guiso De Carne

RCI-ND.007.0005.001

Arepas Trinidad

Arepas Trinidad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0008.001

Arepitas de Maiz

Arepitas de Maiz from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.003.0007.001

Arequipe

Arequipe

RCI-DS.003.0008.001

Arequipe II

Arequipe

RCI-SN.001.0011.001

Argentinean Guacamole

Argentinean Guacamole from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0011.001

Argentine Bread

Know locally as "pan".

RCI-RC.001.0008.001

Arkansas Cumin Rice

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-VG.003.0007.001

Arleen Kaptur's Boston Baked Beans

You don’t have to live in Boston to enjoy these beans.

RCI-VG.004.0013.001

Armenian Beans

Purchased from Rosenthal Estate in Amarillo, Texas in 1992. Notation on card indicates this recipe came from a 1940’s Metropolitan cookbook.

RCI-SP.005.0009.001

Aroma Blended Tom Yam Goong

Aroma Blended Tom Yam Goong from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0010.001

Aromatic Black Tiger Shrimp

* Serves 4

RCI-RC.004.0005.001

Aromatic Rice Salad with Mango Chutney

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-SC.002.0003.001

Aromatic White Sauce

This herb-scented bechamel sauce is a lighter but luscious alternative to a rich cream sauce. Though thickened with flour, it has the texture of cream, and when cooked the full length of time it shouldnt have a floury taste.

RCI-SN.002.0015.001

Arooq

Ground chicken fritters. This dish comes from a family of Iraqi Jews who settled in India over 100 years ago. The arooq, an Iraqi dish, has, what with the green chillies and turmeric in it, been Bombay-ized.

RCI-MT.005.0012.001

Arouk

Fried lamb burgers

RCI-ND.001.0006.001

Arrabbiata Sauce with Chicken and Mushrooms

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 6 servings.

RCI-RC.001.0012.001

Arroz Blanco

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-RC.004.0007.001

Arroz con Coco

Arroz con Coco from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0023.001

Arroz con Dulce I

Puerto Rican rice pudding Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-RC.006.0008.001

Arroz con Fideos

Arroz con Fideos from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0008.001

Arroz con Frijoles Negros

Arroz con frijoles negros (rice with black beans) is one of the many rice and bean dishes that are extremely popular throughout Latin America, especially in the Caribbean. Most people serve meat or fish with rice and beans.

RCI-RC.001.0014.002

Arroz con Gandules

Stewed rice with pigeon peas

RCI-RC.001.0014.001

Arroz con Gandules

Arroz con Gandules from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0009.001

Arroz Congrí

Red beans with rice

RCI-DS.001.0025.001

Arroz con Leche II

Cuban rice pudding

RCI-DS.001.0026.001

Arroz con Leche III

Arroz con Leche III from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0010.001

Arroz con Menestra

Arroz con Menestra from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0021.001

Arroz con Pollo Cubano

Somehow, the English translation "Cuban Chicken with rice" just doesn't do this exotic dish justice. Serve with salad, garlic bread, and wine, and you'll have a feast.

RCI-MT.004.0022.001

Arroz con Pollo I

Makes 4 servings.