
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)
Jellyfish Salad
Source: Vietnam - The Pleasure of Cooking mini-series
Jelly Roll
Jelly Roll is a sweet dessert.
Jeot Khal
Spiced whitebait Serving Size: 4
Jerinkitz Peppers
Jerinkitz Peppers from the Recidemia collection
Jerk Grilled Salmon
Salmon fillets are marinated in jerk spices, such as Scotch bonnet peppers, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, and ginger.
Jerk Marinade
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group
Jerk-seasoned Pork Chops and Shrimp
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes 6 servings
Jersey Bay Scallops with Rice
Makes 4 servings.
Jicama-Orange Salad
Jicama-Orange Salad this is a crunchy, tangy, refreshing complement to any Mexican dish.
Jicama Salad
Jicama is a popular Latin American vegetable that tastes similar to an apple or a pear. The cilantro and lime juice give this recipe an added Latin flavor.
Jiffy Chicken and Rice Skillet
Makes 6 servings.
Jim Gibson's Barbecue Hash
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: Southern L
Jimmy's Minestrone
Jimmy's Minestrone from the Recidemia collection
Jizzali Non
Flat bread with fat

Jjinmandu
Steamed dumplings Jjinmandu
Jocon
Chirmol salsa is a national favorite in Guatemala.
Joe Cahn's Jambalaya
Makes 6 servings.
Johnnie Cake
Johnnie Cake from the Recidemia collection
Johnny Cakes
Fried dumplings
Johnson's Escalloped Onions
This is delicious with roasts and steaks. Nice company side dish.
Jollof Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Jolof Rice
Jolof rice is a great dish when entertaining. It can be prepared in advance, refrigerated, and simply reheated just before serving time.
Jordanian Chicken Wraps
The proportions of spices are approximate... it's a rich yellow with red speckled look and aromatic smell that you should go for. You can eat them hot, or better, at just above room temperature. This is not a quick recipe.
Jordan's Beet Cake
Jordan's Beet Cake from the Recidemia collection
Jota
Jota, a sturdy bean soup with sauerkraut from Trieste. " La Jota, piatto tipico triestino, tastes the next day even better.
Joulukinkku
Joulukinkku Christmas ham. Joulukinkku is the star of the Finnish Christmas meal. Its preparation is time consuming, but the results are well worth the trouble.
Joululimppa
Finnish holiday rye bread Contributed by World Recipes Y-GroupThis Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
Juicy Steamed Dumplings
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is
Jui Ji Gou
Chicken wine in clay pot
Julia Child's Vinaigrette
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Source: My old rec
Jumbo Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Cookie
Jumbo Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Cookie from the Recidemia collection
Jumbo Fruited Oatmeal Cookies
Jumbo Fruited Oatmeal Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Just Beans
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Morgan Estate in Austin, Texas in 1982.
Kaalikääryleet
Kaalikääryleet Cabbage rolls for four - five persons
Kabab barg
This kebab is prepared by marinating the meat overnight, and grilling it on open fire. It is usually served with Polo(white rice) or Naan (bread).
Kachumber
Kachumber
Kadi pakora
Kadi pakora from the Recidemia collection
Kafta bil Sanieh
Baked Kafta right|Kafta bil sanieh
Kafta Mishwi
Grilled Kabab Fingers right|Kafta Mishwi
Kahlúa Barbecue Sauce
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Makes about 2 cups
Kahlúa Cream Bread
Purchased from Zimmerman Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1989. Notation on card indicates this is a family favorite holiday bread. Dated 1942. Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group and also by World Recipes Y-GroupThis Y-group is international.
Kai Keng Khao Poon Chin
Kai Keng Khao Poon Chin from the Recidemia collection
Kai Lao
Laotian chicken
Kaima Bona Gatoi
chile sweet potato and Eggplant Crisp.
Kaiserschmarnn
Kaiserschmarnn is an Austrian dessert dish similar to an omelet.
Kaiser Schmarren
Kaiser Schmarren from the Recidemia collection
Kaiserschmarrn
Austrian Cuisine
Kaiserschmarrn
Austrian Cuisine
Kala Channa
Contributed by Pressurecookerrecipes Y-Group
Kalacs
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group This Y-group is