Optimize use of seasoning in salty food
How can i optimize the use of seasonings in salty food? When i cook, for ex, chicken breasts, i always put way more pepper and paprika than the original recipe (however, i put the same or an smaller amount of salt) but in a lot of cases, my food comes out tasteless! Does the amount of seasoning implies more flavour? For example, when cooking meat: is it better to add the seasoning when the meat is already at the fire or should i add it before? Does a small amount of salt makes the food be "less tasty"? Thanks.
Best Answer
Crickey, where to begin. Firstly there is a great article here which will put things far more eloquently than I can. However, everyone is different. I assume that you are cooking for yourself/friends/family, and not in a professional setting. Salt brings out flavors, and unless you actually want to taste salt (for example, crisps), then it should be used solely for that purpose. I think that maybe you should start using a touch more salt, and go back to your original recipe's other seasoning amounts. This should help balance things out. Like a lot of cooking, it is a case of try and try again until you get it right (for you). have fun!
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What is the best approach to seasoning with salt?
Generally, the best approach is to lightly season with salt in layers throughout the entire cooking process (salt as you go). This gives the salt time to dissipate through the food and allows for the full range of chemical reactions. So season early and often rather than a lot at the end.How do you correct over salted food?
Squeeze some lemon juice or orange juice over your dish. The sour flavor provides a new layer of complexity to the meal and should mellow out the salt. Drizzle in a mild vinegar like all-purpose vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar to help mask the salt with acidity by distracting the taste buds.What is the purpose of salt in seasoning food?
Seasoning. First and foremost, salt is used as a seasoning to enhance the taste of food. It makes bland foods such as carbohydrates (bread, pasta, etc) palatable and it helps to bring out the natural flavours in other foods.How can I make my seasoning better for food?
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