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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.004.0353.001

Dole Honey Lime Chicken

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * Serves 4.

RCI-VG.005.0053.001

Dolmadakia

Stuffed grape leaves Makes about 9 cups filling - 124 Dolmadakia

RCI-MT.005.0074.001

Dolmeh Kalam

Stuffed cabbage leaves with sweet-sour sauce.

RCI-SP.002.0088.001

Dominican Spinach Soup

Dominican Spinach Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SF.002.0109.001

Dong Gua Tang

White gourd soup

RCI-SF.002.0110.001

Dong Gua Zi Cai Tang

White gourd soup with laver

RCI-BR.003.0172.001

Donna's Beer Muffins

Makes 9 large muffins

RCI-SF.001.0117.001

Dorinda's Special Baked Fish

Dorinda's Special Baked Fish from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0083.001

Doro Wat

Doro Wat from the Recidemia collection

Double Chocolate Brownies
RCI-BR.005.0248.001

Double Chocolate Brownies

Double Chocolate Brownies This is a long awaited favorite from my good friend Charlene.

RCI-BR.005.0250.001

Double-chocolate Cookies

Double-chocolate Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0251.001

Double-chocolate Kiss Cookies

Makes about 3 dozen cookies

RCI-BR.005.0252.001

Double-chocolate Mint Bars

Makes about 24 bars and about ⅓ cup glaze

RCI-BR.003.0173.001

Double-chocolate Muffins

Double-chocolate Muffins from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0354.001

Double-coated Chicken

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Preparation Time:

RCI-BR.003.0174.001

Double-corn Bread

We've used both corn and cornmeal for a double impact in this bread that goes well with any meal.

RCI-BR.003.0175.001

Double-corn Brunch Bake

An easy to make side dish or baked brunch dish.

RCI-BR.005.0254.001

Double-fudge Brownies

a real chocolate lover's dream. This is a versatile recipe - feel free to switch out the chocolate chips for flavored baking bits, such as Andes Candies pieces, or other flavored chocolate chips.

RCI-RC.001.0074.001

Double-play Honey Nut Dressing

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-BR.005.0255.001

Double Pumpkin Cookies

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RCI-BR.001.0075.001

Double-quick Dinner Rolls

Double-quick Dinner Rolls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0419.001

Double Red Lentil Soup

Double Red Lentil Soup from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0420.001

Doubles

Cuisine | Caribbean cuisines | Cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago Serves 8

RCI-BR.006.0106.001

Down-Home Vegetable Pot Pie

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RCI-VG.004.0421.001

Down South Collard Greens with Ham Hocks

This one came from our next door neighbor who was like a second mother to us. I have never obtained a taste for greens, but my siblings would always go hog wild when Clara made these for them.

RCI-SP.003.0236.001

Down South Corn

Purchased from the Reinhart Estate in Ida, Oklahoma in 1992. Dated 1941. I make this at least 4 times over the summer when the corn is good and sweet. Yummy.

RCI-ND.002.0038.001

Dracula's Revenge

Baked penne with sausage and garlic From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Source: Cooking Light, October 2000 Yield: 10 servings

RCI-VG.004.0423.001

Dried beans, Greek style

In Romanian: Fasole boabe preparata greceste.

RCI-VG.003.0060.001

Dried beans salad

In Romanian: Salata de fasole boabe.

RCI-VG.003.0061.001

Dried Beans with Mayo

In Romanian: Fasole boabe cu maioneza

RCI-BR.005.0257.001

Dried Fruit Cookies

Purchased from the Van Sickle Estate in Mabank, Texas in 1990. Notation on card indicates this was Mimi's favorite cookie. Dated 1959.

RCI-SP.003.0237.001

Dried Pea and Sour Cream Soup

In Romanian: Supa de mazare uscata si smantana

RCI-BR.003.0176.001

Drop Biscuits

Drop Biscuits from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.005.0013.001

Drop Dumplings

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group * 8 Servings.

RCI-BR.005.0259.001

Drop Fruit Cookies

Drop Fruit Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0093.001

Drstkova Polevka

Tripe soup

RCI-SC.007.0098.001

Dry Jerk Rub

Dry Jerk Rub

RCI-RC.001.0075.001

Dry Rice (one pot)

Dry Rice (one pot) from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0425.001

Dua Gia

Pickled bean sprouts From "Catsrecipes Y-Group"

RCI-SP.005.0089.001

Duck and Potato Curry

Curry in Burmese is called sipyan which literally means ‘oil returns’, a sign when the gravy is ready. Although a curry, very little spices are used, instead the flavour is created by caramelising the onion, garlic and chilli paste.

RCI-RC.004.0107.001

Duck fried rice

Duck fried rice from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.003.0238.001

Duck Gumbo

Makes 8 servings.

RCI-MT.004.0359.001

Duckling Dar es Salaam

Duckling Dar es Salaam from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0360.001

Duckling on Cabbage

In Romanian: Boboc de rata pe varza dulce

RCI-MT.004.0361.001

Duckling on Sauerkraut

In Romanian: Boboc de rata pe varza acra

RCI-DS.001.0217.001

Duckunoo

Duckunoo from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0362.001

Duck with Cherry Rice Stuffing

Makes 6 servings

RCI-MT.004.0363.001

Duck with Olives

In Romanian: Rata cu masline

RCI-VG.005.0056.001

Duck with Pickled Cucumbers

In Romanian: Rata cu castraveti acri

RCI-MT.004.0365.001

Duck with Sour or Sweet Cabbage

In Romanian: Rata cu varza acra sau dulce