
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)
Nasi Goreng
Nasi Goreng Nasi goreng (fried rice) is a popular Indonesian dish. It is easy to make an
Nasi Kunyit
It is called 'festive yellow rice' because it is traditionally served during a festival. Keeping with tradition, the Chinese would serve nasi kunyit to mark the birth of their newborn, or as an offering to the Gods.
Nasi lemak
Malaysian Cuisine
Nasi Lemak
Malaysian coconut rice
Nasi Lemak I
Rice with coconut milk. A very popular breakfast or lunch dish, this rice has a nice creamy taste and a fragrant aroma.
Nasi Lemak with Sambal Ikan Bilis
This is a typical Malay breakfast dish. coconut rice is best served at room temperature when the fragrance of the coconut rice can be best appreciated. Many different dishes maybe served with it but the most crucial is the chillie sauce.
Native American Catfish with Pinenuts
Native American Catfish With Pinenuts A Catfish recipe.
Native American Fry Bread
Native American Fry Bread from the Recidemia collection
Native American Fry-Bread
Fry-Bread
Native American Game Hens
Native American Game Hens
Nauratan
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Navajo Fry Bread
Navajo Fry Bread
Nayama Tanzanian Soup
Nayama Tanzanian Soup
Ndizi na Nyama
Plantains with meat. Ndizi is the Swahili word for plantains. Nyama is the Swahili word for meat. This recipe can be either Ndizi na Nyama (plantains with meat) or Nyama na Ndizi (meat with plantains) depending on what's in the pantry.
Ndole Soup
Ndole Soup from the Recidemia collection
Neapolitan Sauce
# Place bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic and oil in medium saucepan. # Cook and stir over medium h
Nepali Peanut Salsa
Nepali Peanut Salsa from the Recidemia collection
Never Fail Fudge
This candy is very rich and very good! Since this candy is so rich, you may want to cut into very small squares.
Never Fail Pie Crust
This quick pastry is a no-fail recipe made easily with ingredients usually found in most kitchens. Be sure to use cold water and keep well-wrapped until ready to use.
New Brunswick Barley Soup
Contributed by Stephen Ceideburg * Makes 8 servings
New England Blueberry Pie
New England Blueberry Pie from the Recidemia collection
New England Clam Chowder II
* Source: San Antonio Express-News, web posted: on 09/11/2007, adapted from Blount Seafood Corp. *
New England Sausage and Rice
Makes 2 servings
Newfoundland Lobster Salad
A quick but tasty Canadian lobster salad. Not much to say just one thing: make & taste !
New Orleans Fish Creole
Makes 6 servings
New Orleans Red Beans and Rice
Recipe by: Elizabeth Powell Preparation time: 4:00
New Potatoes with Three-cheese Fondue
Although a fondue pot suits this recipe, it isn’t absolutely necessary. Simply put the fondue in a decorative microwavable bowl, and serve it warm. When the fondue gets too cold, just rewarm it in the microwave.
New Potato Salad
I like this because it is different from the usual homestyle and mustard types of potato salads. It's great for a change.
New Year's Guacamole
Contributed by Jenn B aka Mom2sam and Tiny at World Re
New York Gameday Guacamole
New York Gameday Guacamole from the Recidemia collection
New York Steak au Poivre
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hartman Estate in Arlington, Texas in 1984.
New Zealand Kiwi Cheesecake
1 hour preparation.
New Zealand Lamb
1 serving New Zealand Lamb
New Zealand Pumpkin Soup
If we travel and I find pumpkin, this is the recipe I indulge in! 4-6 servings.
New Zealand Roast Lamb
New Zealand Roast Lamb
Niamiha Cutlet
Niamiha Cutlet from the Recidemia collection
Nicoise Tuna Sandwich
Nicoise Tuna Sandwich from the Recidemia collection
Nigerian Avocado Dip
Serve as a dip or a spread with assorted breads and crackers.
Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew
Nigerian Beef-Spinach Stew from the Recidemia collection
Nigerian Chicken Salad
Use up leftover Chicken! Best when allowed to chill for a couple of hours.
Nigerian Eggplant Dip
serves2
Nigerian Groundnut Stew
Makes 8 to 10 servings.
Nigerian Groundnut Stew I
Makes 6 servings. Nigerians would more traditionally start by grinding peanuts rather than using peanut butter.
Nigerian Jollof Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Nigerian Main Dish
Nigerian Main Dish from the Recidemia collection
Nigerian Ojojo
Nigerian Ojojo from the Recidemia collection
Nigerian One-pot Chicken Dinner
Nigerian One-pot Chicken Dinner from the Recidemia collection
Nigerian Pepper Soup
A Delicious meat pepper soup which can also serve as a stew or sauce.
Nigerian Pumpkin Pork Stew
serves 2-3
Nigerian Suya
Nigerian Suya from the Recidemia collection