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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.004.0551.001

Malay Barbecued Game Hens with Sweet Spicy Li

Makes about 3½ cups or rempah

RCI-SP.005.0143.001

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).

RCI-SN.002.0201.001

Malaysian Spring Rolls

Malaysian Spring Rolls from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.005.0144.001

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.

RCI-BR.001.0153.001

Maltese Biscuits

Maltese Biscuits from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0154.001

Maltese Bread (Hobz)

Serves 4.

RCI-DS.001.0323.001

Maltese Rice Pudding

Serves 4.

RCI-MT.005.0156.001

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!

RCI-BR.005.0399.001

Mama's Peanut Butter Cookies

Mama's Peanut Butter Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.002.0122.001

Mama's Rhubarb and Strawberry Sherbet

Mama's Rhubarb and Strawberry Sherbet from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.003.0198.001

Mamie's Million Dollar Fudge

Mamie's Million Dollar Fudge from the Eisenhower Center, public domain government resource—original source of recipe

RCI-MT.001.0155.001

Mammys Steak

Mammys Steak from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0552.001

Mandarin Chicken with Rice Almondine

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-BR.004.0328.001

Mandarin orange cake

Mandarin orange cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0268.001

Mandarin Orange Corn Bread

Submitted by Dick Miale

RCI-RC.001.0115.001

Mandarin Rice Dressing

Makes 6 servings

RCI-SN.002.0202.001

Mandasi

Donuts! These are commonly sold by women in the market or at bus stations to earn a little extra income.

RCI-BR.003.0269.001

Mandazi

Mandazi from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0270.001

Mandazis

Mandazis

RCI-BR.005.0400.001

Mandelskorpor

Almond Rusks - Mandelskorpor Almond rusks

RCI-VG.001.0360.001

Manderin Almond Salad

Manderin Almond Salad

RCI-ND.004.0020.001

Mandoo guk (Korean dumpling soup)

Mandoo guk (Korean dumpling soup)

RCI-SN.003.0157.001

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.

RCI-VG.001.0361.001

Mango-Avocado Tropical Salad

Mango-Avocado Tropical Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0271.001

Mango-Banana Oatmeal Muffins

Mango-Banana Oatmeal Muffins from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0193.001

Mango BBQ Sauce

Mango BBQ Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.001.0156.001

Mango Beef with Spring Onion

Mango Beef with Spring Onion from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0329.001

Mango Cake

Mango Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0554.001

Mango Chicken I

Mango Chicken I from the Recidemia collection

Mango Chutney
RCI-SC.007.0194.002

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.

RCI-SC.007.0194.001

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.

RCI-SC.007.0195.001

Mango Chutney I

Mango Chutney I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0187.001

Mango Coconut Pie

Mango Coconut Pie from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0188.001

Mango Cream Cheese Pie

Mango Cream Cheese Pie from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.005.0401.001

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.

RCI-BR.004.0330.001

Mango Crumb Cake

Mango Crumb Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.004.0171.001

Mango Cup Cooler

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RCI-BR.004.0331.001

Mango-Custard Kuchen

Mango-Custard Kuchen from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0196.001

Mango Date Chutney

Mango Date Chutney from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0169.001

Mangoes with Sticky Rice

Mangoes with Sticky Rice from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0332.001

Mango-Ginger Upside-down Cake

Mango-Ginger Upside-down Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0189.001

Mango Lattice-top Pie

Mango Lattice-top Pie from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.001.0330.001

Mango-Lime Pudding

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-SC.007.0197.001

Mango Mango Mango Chutney

Mango Mango Mango Chutney from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.007.0198.001

Mango Marinade

Mango Marinade from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SC.005.0098.001

Mango Mint Relish

Mango Mint Relish from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.001.0033.001

Mango Omelet

Mango Omelet from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.005.0111.001

Mango Pickle in Brine

Mango Pickle in Brine from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.006.0191.001

Mango Pie I

Mango Pie I from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0175.001

Mango Pork Pot Roast

Mango Pork Pot Roast from the Recidemia collection