Is “pinch” a liberal amount in your book?
If so, then you may want to borrow this chef-approved advice for how to make something less salty.
The taste of overly salted food, which is *thumbs down emoji.
How to make something less salty, according to pro chefs
1.
Add extra fat to balance out the salt.
There are a few ways to go about de-salting your dish.
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Faulisi says that generally speaking, the best thing to do is round out the flavors using fat.
She says you could also add coconut oil for some sweetness if the coconut milk doesnt go the distance.
The sweetness can help counteract the saltiness as well, she says.
Add water to soup, greens to salad, and acid to roasted veggies.
Jenny Dorsey, host ofAlt-Baking Bootcamp, meanwhile, offers a smattering of more specific tips.
A salty salad can be remedied through the addition of more of the base green.
For things like roasted vegetables, casseroles, etc.
Mellow the saltiness of baked goods with extra icing or toppings.
Rescuing an over-salted baked good is a bit tougher.
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4.
Try the potato trick.
Rounding out this salt-fail panel is professional chef and holistic health coachCarla Contreras.
Consider contrasting flavors, and double down.
Its true, and also explains why I spent my entire childhood dying of thirst.
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