Too much salt? Try these simple tricks
Salt is one of the most important ingredients in cooking because it brings out the flavor of food. A small change in spices may not make much difference but too little salt can make a dish taste bland while too much can ruin its flavor.
Adding salt to food is easy when it is needed. But if you accidentally add too much salt you may think the whole dish is ruined. Fortunately there are several simple kitchen tricks that can help reduce the strong salty taste and save your food.
Add a Potato
If your curry or another dish has too much salt take a raw potato cut it into two pieces and add it to the food. Let it cook for about 10 minutes and then remove it. A boiled potato can also be used. If you prefer you can leave the potato in the curry and serve it with the dish.
Use fresh cream
Fresh cream can help make a salty dish taste milder. Add a small amount of cream to the curry or other suitable dishes and mix well. It can reduce the strong salty taste while also making the food smoother and richer.
Try a dough ball
A small ball of flour dough is another traditional home method. Make a small dough ball and place it in the curry. Leave it for around 15 minutes and then take it out. This may help reduce the salty taste of the dish.
Add water or milk
For dishes that can handle extra liquid adding a little water can reduce the salty taste. Milk or cream can also work well in some recipes. Milk can make the flavor softer and more balanced.
Use yogurt and fried onion
Yogurt and fried onions can also help balance the taste especially in dishes such as meat curry karahi, or mixed vegetables. Grind some browned onions with yogurt and mix them into the dish. This can make the strong salty flavor less noticeable while adding extra taste.
Add salt slowly
The best way to avoid overly salty food is to add salt little by little while cooking. Taste the food before adding more. This simple habit can help you control the amount of salt and keep your dishes flavorful.
Using less salt overall is also better for general health. So instead of adding a large amount at once add small amounts gradually and adjust the taste as needed.
