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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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Pistachio Muffins

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hager Estate in Canton, Texas in 1982.

RCI-SC.005.0140.001

Pistou I

Pistou I from the Recidemia collection

Pita
RCI-BR.002.0082.001

Pita

) is a yeast-made wheat bread originating from North-African, to Middle-Eastern and to Mediterranean cuisines. It is usually eaten with sauces, dips and fillings. Known dishes that use pita are kebab, gyros, and shwarma.

RCI-VG.004.1030.001

Pit Pit in coconut cream

Pit Pit in coconut cream from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.001.0199.001

Placek Swiateczny

Christmas bread cake Placek Swiateczny Makes 1 loaf

RCI-BR.005.0505.001

Plain Cookies

Plain Cookies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.001.0048.001

Plain Omelet

Plain Omelet from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1032.001

Plaki Beans in Tomato Sauce

Plaki Beans in Tomato Sauce from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.002.0246.001

Plantain Fritters

Plantain Fritters from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.002.0205.001

Pleasant Pork Chops

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Huey Estate in Richardson, Texas in 1988.

RCI-ND.007.0045.001

Plum Dumplings

In Romanian: Galuste cu prune

RCI-RC.004.0225.001

Plum Rice Salad

Makes 6 servings

RCI-DS.004.0219.001

Poached Carp

In Romanian: Crap rasol

RCI-EG.002.0056.001

Poached Eggs "Gambrinus"

Good ingredients and a typical belgian beer will make this small dish(licious) ! Only basic cooking skills required and ready within 30 minutes !

RCI-RC.005.0064.001

Poat Dot

Cambodian grilled corn 6 servings

RCI-RC.001.0160.001

Poblano Rice

Serve with grilled chicken, seafood or steak.

RCI-BR.001.0201.001

Pogaca (Farmer's Bread)

1 pogaca Pogaca (Farmer's Bread)

RCI-BR.001.0202.001

Pogacha

Rich bread

RCI-SP.003.0513.001

Pokara

From Jasmine's kitchen in Karachi via Chile-Head

RCI-BR.006.0264.001

Polenta Pie

Polenta is an Italian term for a type of corn meal used in northern Italy, and pizza base was originally made with iit.

RCI-RC.006.0093.001

Polenta with small birds

* 4 servings

RCI-BR.006.0265.001

Polish Apple and Orange Mazurka

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RCI-VG.005.0170.001

Polish Cabbage Rolls

Polish Cabbage Rolls

RCI-ND.005.0121.001

Polish Noodles and Cabbage

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group *

RCI-VG.002.0119.001

Polish Placki Kartoflane

(Potato Pancakes) Purchased from the Weir Estate in Canton, Texas in 1990. Date on card says 1899.

RCI-BR.003.0326.001

Polish Raisin Scones

Polish Raisin Scones

RCI-VG.004.1035.001

Polish Sausage and Lentils

From my Aunt Barbara's collection. Notation on card says it came from the Cedar Oaks Plantation Recipes and is dated 1902.

RCI-VG.005.0171.001

Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

Polish Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

RCI-EG.004.0057.001

Polish-style Eggs

Taste a little of the old eastern Europe flavours with this creamy egg bake recipe. Source: Find another Egg Recipe here.

RCI-BR.005.0507.001

Polka-dot Brownies

Polka-dot Brownies from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0658.001

Pollo al Horno Su Majestad

Her Majesty's baked chicken From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Source: My old recipes Serves 6 to 8

RCI-MT.004.0661.001

Pollo con Wasakaka

Pollo con Wasakaka from the Recidemia collection

RCI-MT.004.0662.001

Pollo Del Fungo

Dining last night at 407 my two friends and I had an incredible appetizer. The restaurant is very good but this dish alone may justify its existence. We asked the waiter what went into the dish and a few minutes later the chef came out.

RCI-MT.004.0664.001

Pollo en Pepian Dulce

Mayan chicken fricassee. Easy to prepare and nice in taste.

RCI-MT.004.0665.001

Pollo en Pina I

Guatemalan chicken with pineapple. It smells sooo good while it cooks!

RCI-MT.004.0667.001

Pollo Escabechado

Pickled Chicken. This recipe is for 2 serves.

RCI-BV.004.0140.001

Pollo Geraldina

Chicken Geraldine From "Catsrecipes Y-Group" Source: My old recipes Serves 4 to 6

RCI-MT.005.0241.001

Polpetta

Meatballs.

RCI-BR.005.0508.002

Polvorones

are a type of Latin-American and Spanish shortbread.

RCI-BR.005.0508.001

Polvorones

are a type of Latin-American and Spanish shortbread.

RCI-BR.005.0509.001

Polvorones Puerto Rico-style

Ball-shaped cookies

RCI-SC.003.0158.001

Pomegranate Dressing

Yield: About ½ cup

RCI-SP.003.0515.001

Pomegranate Stew

Pomegranate Stew from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.001.0465.001

Pomidor va Piyozli Gazak

Tomato and onion salad

RCI-SF.001.0286.001

Poora Mach

Ethnicity - Assamee, North East Indian Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

RCI-BR.002.0087.001

Poori

Poori is a deep fried version of phulka. This deep-fried bread is round, flat and unleavened. It's made with whole-wheat flour, water and Ghee or other fat-the dough is almost identical to that for Chapati. Poori is very popular Pakistan.

RCI-EG.002.0058.001

Poor Knight's Köyhät Ritarit

Poor Knight's Köyhät Ritarit

RCI-DS.003.0256.001

Popcorn balls (rodgers)

Popcorn balls (rodgers) from the Recidemia collection

RCI-EG.003.0109.001

Popeye's Tidbits

Makes 6 servings

Popiah - The Hokkien/Teochew Spring Roll
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Popiah - The Hokkien/Teochew Spring Roll

There are many types of spring rolls, the most well known is probably the Cantonese Choon Quen which is deep fried. The Vietnames and the Thais have their own interpretation of this Chinese favourite.