How to Use Salt

Using salt judiciously is crucial in cooking, but you must develop a feel for it. The exact amount to use is difficult to determine, which is why I have purposely avoided giving measurements in these recipes. How much depends on the type you use, how much food you are seasoning, and finally your own sensitivity to salt. For a discussion of the different types of salt to use. When used properly, salt coaxes out flavor without adding the taste of salt itself. If you are unsure as to whether something needs salt, add a tiny pinch to a small amount of the dish and taste it. If it just tastes salty, then don’t add more. If the flavor is richer and fuller, then the dish needs more salt.