
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)
Malay Barbecued Game Hens with Sweet Spicy Li
Makes about 3½ cups or rempah
Malay Beef Rantang
The most simple recipe to make rendang, but it still taste delicious. You can use the same ingredients and directions to make Chicken rendang (enough for 1 whole Chicken).
Malaysian Spring Rolls
Malaysian Spring Rolls from the Recidemia collection
Malaysian Vindaloo
The name 'vindaloo' is actually of Portugese origin, which means wine and garlic. The dish was introduced during the Portugese occupation. You can use either Pork or Chicken for this recipe.
Maltese Biscuits
Maltese Biscuits from the Recidemia collection
Maltese Bread (Hobz)
Serves 4.
Maltese Rice Pudding
Serves 4.
Mama Iuliucci's Famous Meat-a-Balls
These are best served with a spaghetti Sauce,I have used jazzed up jarred sauce and they are still great. meat-a-balls like these deserve a homemade sauce, in my opinion!
Mama's Peanut Butter Cookies
Mama's Peanut Butter Cookies from the Recidemia collection
Mama's Rhubarb and Strawberry Sherbet
Mama's Rhubarb and Strawberry Sherbet from the Recidemia collection
Mamie's Million Dollar Fudge
Mamie's Million Dollar Fudge from the Eisenhower Center, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Mammys Steak
Mammys Steak from the Recidemia collection
Mandarin Chicken with Rice Almondine
Makes 6 servings.
Mandarin orange cake
Mandarin orange cake from the Recidemia collection
Mandarin Orange Corn Bread
Submitted by Dick Miale
Mandarin Rice Dressing
Makes 6 servings
Mandasi
Donuts! These are commonly sold by women in the market or at bus stations to earn a little extra income.
Mandazi
Mandazi from the Recidemia collection
Mandazis
Mandazis
Mandelskorpor
Almond Rusks - Mandelskorpor Almond rusks
Manderin Almond Salad
Manderin Almond Salad
Mandoo guk (Korean dumpling soup)
Mandoo guk (Korean dumpling soup)
Mango Avocado and Shrimp Appetizer
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Pinion Estate in Mesquite, Texas in 1994.
Mango-Avocado Tropical Salad
Mango-Avocado Tropical Salad from the Recidemia collection
Mango-Banana Oatmeal Muffins
Mango-Banana Oatmeal Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Mango BBQ Sauce
Mango BBQ Sauce from the Recidemia collection
Mango Beef with Spring Onion
Mango Beef with Spring Onion from the Recidemia collection
Mango Cake
Mango Cake from the Recidemia collection
Mango Chicken I
Mango Chicken I from the Recidemia collection

Mango Chutney
Mango Chutney is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Andhra Pradesh. Mango chutney can be made in many different ways. Chutney is a tasty sauce, and can be served with poppadoms or with the main course.
Mango Chutney
Mango Chutney is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Andhra Pradesh. Mango chutney can be made in many different ways. Chutney is a tasty sauce, and can be served with poppadoms or with the main course.
Mango Chutney I
Mango Chutney I from the Recidemia collection
Mango Coconut Pie
Mango Coconut Pie from the Recidemia collection
Mango Cream Cheese Pie
Mango Cream Cheese Pie from the Recidemia collection
Mango Crumb Bars
This recipe came from the Hartman Estate Sale. It was obtained it as part of the purchase of the Family Collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
Mango Crumb Cake
Mango Crumb Cake from the Recidemia collection
Mango Cup Cooler
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Mango-Custard Kuchen
Mango-Custard Kuchen from the Recidemia collection
Mango Date Chutney
Mango Date Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Mangoes with Sticky Rice
Mangoes with Sticky Rice from the Recidemia collection
Mango-Ginger Upside-down Cake
Mango-Ginger Upside-down Cake from the Recidemia collection
Mango Lattice-top Pie
Mango Lattice-top Pie from the Recidemia collection
Mango-Lime Pudding
Makes 6 servings.
Mango Mango Mango Chutney
Mango Mango Mango Chutney from the Recidemia collection
Mango Marinade
Mango Marinade from the Recidemia collection
Mango Mint Relish
Mango Mint Relish from the Recidemia collection
Mango Omelet
Mango Omelet from the Recidemia collection
Mango Pickle in Brine
Mango Pickle in Brine from the Recidemia collection
Mango Pie I
Mango Pie I from the Recidemia collection
Mango Pork Pot Roast
Mango Pork Pot Roast from the Recidemia collection