How to Reduce the Salty Taste in Foods

Spending time to cook a fabulous meal only to discover at the last minute that it is too salty can be discouraging. Before you count it as a loss, take a the time to try a few corrective measures to reduce the salty taste and rescue the meal. The technique you use depends on the food itself and the amount of time you have before serving.

Things You'll Need

• Raw potato
• Sugar
• Broth

Instructions

1. Reduce the salty taste in spaghetti sauce by adding a small amount of sugar. Although it will not remove the salt itself, it will mask the flavor and may salvage a meal.

2. Add several large slices of raw potato to soups or stews that are too salty. The potato will absorb the salty liquid and reduce the taste in the broth. Remove the potatoes and serve. There is some debate over the effectiveness of adding raw potato, but housewives have practiced it for years to combat excessive salt in soups.

3. Dilute the meal, if possible, by adding more broth or vegetables. Avoid adding broths that contain salt, as you may even intensify the salty taste. Adding more ingredients increases the volume of the recipe and dilutes the salt, making each portion less salty.

References

• Gomestic: 12 Amazing Uses of Potato
• Fluther.com: How do I Remove Salt from Pasta Sauce