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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)

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Meat-filled pancake

A pancake filled with a filling that is made out of meat and Mushrooms. Can be eaten as lunch, or as an appetizer.

RCI-ND.003.0009.001

Meat filling

Ravioli

RCI-MT.001.0162.001

Meat in the Belarusian Manner

Meat in the Belarusian Manner from the Recidemia collection

RCI-ND.006.0048.001

Meatless Lasagna

Meatless Lasagna a vegetarian take on a large pasta based meal.

RCI-MT.005.0184.001

Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.005.0185.001

Meatloaf Cheese

Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

RCI-MT.005.0187.001

Meatloaf I

Midwestern cuisine

Meat Loaf I
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Meat Loaf I

Meat loaf

Meatloaf II
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Meatloaf II

Serves 4 meatloaf

RCI-MT.005.0190.001

Meatloaf III

Meatloaf | Midwestern cuisine

RCI-MT.005.0191.001

Meatloaf with Forethought

This recipe says not to have the gravy with the meatloaf, but have baked potatoes with the meatloaf. Have gravy later in the week over rice, noodles, or cold meatloaf. I think I'd have it over whatever I wanted.

RCI-SP.006.0042.001

Meat Okroshka

Meat Okroshka from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0178.001

Meat on a Spit

Meat on a Spit from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.001.0163.001

Meat Pudding

In Romanian: Budinca de carne

RCI-VG.005.0117.001

Meat Salad - Kjød Salat

Serves 6 Meat Salad - Kjød Salat

RCI-MT.005.0196.001

Meat Sauce

Meat Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SP.004.0211.001

Meat with Peanut Butter Sauce

Good with chicken too.

RCI-SP.004.0212.001

Meat with Plantains

Meat with Plantains from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.003.0061.001

Mechoui

Mechoui from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0567.001

Mediterranean Baked Chicken

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Prep: 10 minutes |

RCI-SP.003.0403.002

Mediterranean Beef Stew

This is a hearty and flavoursome beef stew inspired by the Mediterranean. It is based on a dish cooked by Keith Floyd in his Floyd around the Med TV series.

RCI-SF.005.0037.001

Mediterranean Catfish Stew

Mediterranean Catfish Stew from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0854.001

Mediterranean Lima Bean Salad with Cumin

Humble limas are transformed into a sensational Mediterranean spread that is vibrant with a mix of fresh herbs and spices.

RCI-BR.002.0061.001

Mediterranean Pizza

Meterranean Pizza from the Public Health Cookbook by the Seattle & King County Department of Public Health—oiginal source of recipe, public domain government resource Serves: 12

RCI-BR.002.0062.001

Mediterranean Pizza I

Makes 4 to 6 servings

RCI-VG.004.0855.001

Mediterranean Quinoa

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RCI-VG.004.0856.001

Mediterranean Rice and Bean Melange

Makes 6 servings.

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Mediterranean Salsa

ENJOY!! This is wonderful with a crostini or any bruschetta. It makes a large volume so it inspires you to get creative with the left-overs! Enjoy this colorful appetizer rich in lycopene and healthy monounsaturated fats.

RCI-RC.004.0173.001

Mediterranean Shrimp and Rice Salad

Makes 4 servings.

RCI-SP.003.0406.001

Mediterranean-style Tomato Soup

This recipe meets the requirements for the new soy protein health claim! Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein per day may reduce the risk of heart disease. One serving provides 11 grams of soy protein.

RCI-MT.004.0570.001

Mediterranean Turkey and Eggplant Stir-fry

Mediterranean Turkey and Eggplant Stir-fry from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.0862.001

Mee Goreng

Mee Goreng A Classic Mamak stir fry. Lots of fresh vegetables, a little minced mutton and high heat. The result? A dish with just a touch of the desired flavourful burnt. Served with a side dish of fresh cucumber and tomato sauce ... hmm ...

RCI-ND.005.0078.001

Mee Goreng II

Malay stir-fried noodles

RCI-SP.003.0407.001

Meena's Easy Chicken Chili

Recipe by Hooked on Heat

RCI-SP.006.0043.001

Meggyleves

Sour cherry soup

Mejadra
RCI-VG.004.0863.001

Mejadra

Extremely simple to cook, this dish is a fundamental component of Middle Eastern cuisine. It provides carbohydrates, proteins, and a full stomach. It also tastes great. When cooked with rice, this recipe is gluten-free.

Melanzane Parmigiana
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Melanzane Parmigiana

was originally a Sicilian dish called Parmiciana di melenzane, parmiciana being the slats of a wooden shutter which resemble the layering of the slices of eggplant in the dish.

RCI-VG.004.0865.001

Melitzanes Fournou

Baked Eggplants. Try them with a cheese garnish!

RCI-VG.004.0866.001

Melitzanes me Saltsa Karydia

Melitzanes me Saltsa Karydia Eggplant with tomato and nut sauce

RCI-RC.005.0053.001

Melkkos

Melkkos, also called Melksnysels or milk noodles, was served as a light supper dish, in the days when the main meal was served in the middle of the day. It makes an interesting first course to a traditional meal.

RCI-RC.005.0054.001

Melkkos I

Milk food

RCI-BR.006.0200.001

Melktert I

Melktert. Good traditional Zambian and South African custard pie recipe. Try it! This is no Quick Melktert (microwave) recipe. This is the game traditional Zambian way.

RCI-MT.004.0572.001

Melon Baal Canaf

Melons with wings

RCI-ND.002.0071.001

Melon Pasta Salad

Melon Pasta Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-DS.004.0182.001

Melon Salad

Most Zambian people always have a number of salads to compliment the meats. To serve, decorate with mint sprig. The salad is no exception.

RCI-SC.005.0106.001

Melon Salsa

Melon Salsa from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0096.001

Mennonite Chicken Dumpling Casserole

This is an AWESOME recipe - strong basil flavor! Hope you enjoy this as much as we do! A traditional comfort food - great on those cool winter days and nights! ENJOY!

RCI-BR.006.0201.001

Mennonite Old-fashioned Beef Pot Pie

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group * Serves 6 to 8

RCI-SP.003.0408.001

Menudo

right|Menudo, the soup Menudo is a traditional Mexican dish; a spicy soup made with hominy and tripe.

RCI-VG.004.0867.001

Mercimek Salatasi

Mercimek Salatasi - Lentil Salad