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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-SF.001.0297.001

Rice and Tuna Bake

Makes 6 servings

RCI-MT.005.0252.001

Rice Beef Hash

Makes 6 servings

RCI-BR.003.0353.001

RICE BREAD

RICE BREAD from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.008.0180.001

Rice Buttermilk Pancakes

Makes 6 servings

RCI-BR.008.0181.001

Rice Buttermilk Waffles

Makes 6 servings

RCI-BR.008.0182.001

Rice Cakes

Rice Cakes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.006.0105.001

Rice Casserole with Pine Nuts

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RCI-RC.004.0241.001

Rice Confetti Buffet Salad

Makes 12 servings

RCI-DS.002.0156.001

Rice Cream with Mandarin Oranges

Makes 6 servings

RCI-DS.001.0467.001

Rice Crème Brûlée I

Makes 6 servings

RCI-DS.001.0468.001

Rice Custard with Strawberry Topping

Makes 8 servings

RCI-RC.004.0243.001

Rice Delmonico

Makes 6 servings

RCI-DS.001.0469.001

Rice Dessert Fabuleux

Makes 12 servings

RCI-BR.008.0184.001

Rice Dollar Pancakes

Makes 8 servings

RCI-RC.001.0175.001

Rice Dressing Piquant

Makes 12 servings

RCI-RC.004.0244.001

Rice Fiesta

Makes 6 servings

RCI-DS.001.0472.001

Rice Florentine

Makes 10 servings

RCI-SP.004.0263.001

Rice Gazpacho

Rice Gazpacho from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0176.001

Rice in Fish Broth-Sayyadieh

Rice in Fish Broth-Sayyadieh from the Recidemia collection

RCI-VG.004.1133.001

Rice Medallions

Rice Medallions from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.006.0106.001

Rice Mozzarella

Rice Mozzarella from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.003.0354.001

RICE 'N HONEY MUFFINS

Makes 4 servings

RCI-DS.001.0474.001

Rice 'n' Strawberry Pudding

Makes 8 servings

RCI-RC.004.0245.001

Rice O'Brien

Rice O'Brien from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.006.0107.001

Rice Paneer, Spicy

Rice Paneer, Spicy from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0177.001

Rice Pilaf

. Pilaf can be served as a side-dish or main dish.

RCI-RC.001.0178.001

Rice Pilaf with Golden Vermicelli

Rice Pilaf with Golden Vermicelli from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0247.001

Rice Salad

Rice Salad from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.004.0248.001

Rice Salad with Sweet Corn

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RCI-SP.003.0558.001

Rice Soup with Red Cabbage

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Wadley Estate in Allen, Texas in 1990.

RCI-MT.005.0253.001

Rice-studded Meatballs

Description cooking and prep time. 45 minutes.

RCI-VG.005.0184.001

Rice-stuffed Mushrooms

Makes 24 Mushrooms.

RCI-RC.004.0252.001

RICE TABBOULEH

Makes 6 servings.

RCI-MT.005.0254.001

Rice with Beef and Vegetables

Rice with Beef and Vegetables from the Recidemia collection

RCI-RC.001.0180.001

Rice with Chicken Spanish-style

This is a good way to get vegetables into the meal plan. Serve with a mixed green salad and some whole wheat bread.

RCI-RC.005.0073.001

Rice with Crunch

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

RCI-DS.001.0478.001

Rice with Milk I

In Romanian: Orez cu lapte I

RCI-DS.001.0479.001

Rice with Milk II

In Romanian: Orez cu lapte II

RCI-RC.001.0182.001

Rice with Peas

This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Henry Estate in Dallas, Texas in 1980.

RCI-BR.004.0451.001

Rich Almond Cake

Rich Almond Cake from the Recidemia collection

RCI-SN.001.0317.001

Rich and Creamy Guacamole

Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and pine nuts turn this guacamole into a family favorite.

Rich Brownies
RCI-BR.005.0532.001

Rich Brownies

are cake-like but are denser and not springy or gooey.

RCI-BR.005.0533.001

Rich Chocolate Brownies

Rich brownies are cake-like but are denser and not springy or gooey.

RCI-BR.008.0185.001

Rich Crêpes

Rich Crêpes from the Recidemia collection

RCI-BR.004.0455.001

Ricotta Blueberry Cake

BY Toplitzin Now it is time for my tasty Ricotta Blueberry Cake. it would please me to have you follow along. ready? good.

RCI-BR.005.0534.001

Ricotta Cheese Cookies

Ricotta Cheese Cookies Simply the best!

RCI-ND.005.0126.001

Ricotta Gnocchi

Ricotta Gnocchi Chef Augie Arifi recipe.

RCI-ND.005.0127.001

Ricotta-Green Onion Gnocchi

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RCI-ND.002.0113.001

Ricotta Lasagne

Ricotta Lasagne is a baked pasta dish.

RCI-ND.002.0114.001

Rigatoni pasta with Ricotta in Tomato Cream Sauce

Pasta with Ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.