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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-SP.003.0367.001

Kremithosoupa

An onion soup Onion Soup Cooking Time: 35 minutes

RCI-BR.001.0142.001

Kringel

Kringel from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.002.0074.001

Krompirjeva Solata

Potato salad

RCI-BR.004.0299.001

Kruimel koek (dutch crumb cake)

The dutch version of crumble cake.

RCI-SP.003.0368.001

Krumplileves

Potato soup

RCI-VG.004.0758.001

Kuddi

Kuddi from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0080.001

Kugalis

Serves 12 – 14

RCI-BR.001.0143.001

Kugelhof

Kugelhof from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0082.001

Kugeli I

Lithuanian potato casserole

RCI-EG.003.0083.002

Kugelis

(also bulvių plokštainis, the lexically correct non-foreign name, literally "flat potato dish", or banda, a dialecticism frequent especially in the Dzūkija region) is a baked potato pudding that is a Lithuanian dish.

RCI-EG.003.0083.001

Kugelis

(also bulvių plokštainis, the lexically correct non-foreign name, literally "flat potato dish", or banda, a dialecticism frequent especially in the Dzūkija region) is a baked potato pudding that is a Lithuanian dish.

RCI-EG.003.0085.001

Kugelis II

Kugelis II from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0086.001

Kugelis III

Potato pudding

RCI-EG.003.0087.001

Kugla

Kugla from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.002.0075.001

Kumara Salad

10 servings, 20 minutes preparation.

RCI-BR.001.0144.001

Kunjutli va Sedanli Non

Flat bread with sesame and poppy seeds

RCI-VG.004.0762.001

Kurdish Chickpea Salad

A spicy Persian salad that is served warm with a sprinkling of herbs. You can use chickpeas, or a variety of other beans in this dish.

RCI-VG.004.0763.002

Kushari

Khushari

RCI-VG.004.0764.001

Kushry

Lentil rice

RCI-SP.001.0073.001

Kyettha Sikyan Yakyan

Kyettha Sikyan Yakyan (Spiced Game Hen Stew) is one of the easier Burmese main courses to prepare. Best served with rice or potatoes.

RCI-SN.001.0237.001

Kyopolou

Aubergine / eggplant dip

RCI-SN.001.0238.001

Kyopulo

Bulgarian cuisine

RCI-BR.005.0377.001

Kyrgyz Chocolate Chip Cookies

Kyrgyz Chocolate Chip Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0252.001

Kyrgyz Gingerbread

Kyrgyz Gingerbread from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0107.001

Kyrgyz Pancakes

Kyrgyz Pancakes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0181.001

Kyrgyz Sauce

Kyrgyz Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0530.001

Kyrgyz-style Chicken

Kyrgyz-style Chicken from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.005.0150.001

Kyufteta

Cuisine of Bulgaria

RCI-SN.003.0150.001

Kyujachae

Mustard salad. "Kyujachae" is cold vegetable salad and the hot mustard imparts its main flavour.

RCI-SP.004.0198.001

LAMB STEW WITH RICE

Makes 6 servings.

Lasagna
RCI-ND.002.0059.001

Lasagna

Submitted by Eller I am relatively new to cooking but I like doing it and enjoying the results. In this case, I now have a couple of days worth of food for lunch that actually taste better being leftovers. To begin, you'll need the following.

RCI-BR.001.0145.001

Latvian Sourdough Rye Bread

Latvian Sourdough Rye Bread from the Recidemia collection

Laura Bush's Hot Chocolate
RCI-BV.008.0053.001

Laura Bush's Hot Chocolate

Regardless of political orientation, everyone likes hot chocolate, right?

RCI-BR.002.0055.001

LAVASH

LAVASH from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0380.001

Lavender Shortbread

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RCI-VG.004.0768.001

Layered Mochiko Manju

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group

RCI-RC.001.0108.001

Layered Rice and Lamb

Makes 6 servings

RCI-BR.005.0381.001

Layers of Love Chocolate Brownies

Contributed by Lindas Busy Kitchen Dess

RCI-RC.001.0109.001

Lemon and Onion Rice Pilaf

Lemon and Onion Rice Pilaf from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0109.001

Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

American cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine Bread

RCI-SC.007.0183.001

Lemon Icing

American cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine Lemon Icing

RCI-SC.002.0025.001

Lemon Mayonnaise

Lemon Mayonnaise from the Recidemia collection

Lemon Meringue Pie
RCI-BR.006.0169.001

Lemon Meringue Pie

Lemon meringue pie is a sweet dessert treat.

RCI-BR.005.0382.001

Lemon-Pistachio Wreaths

Recipe by: PezMaster Uploaded by Drimble Wedge

RCI-BR.008.0110.001

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

American cuisine Breakfast Cuisine Vegetarian Cuisine Bread

RCI-RC.004.0160.001

Lemon Rice

Lemon Rice is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Tamil Nadu.

RCI-MT.002.0168.001

Lemon Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

Lemon Rosemary Pork Tenderloin

RCI-SC.007.0184.001

Lemon Sauce

Makes about 4½ cups

RCI-BR.003.0255.001

Lemon Scones

Lemon Scones from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BV.009.0045.001

Lemon Sharbat

Lemon Sharbat from the Recidemia collection