Samin Nosrat on Salt

From Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat

Seasoning

Anything that heightens flavor is a seasoning, but the term generally refers to salt since it’s the most powerful flavor enhancer and modifier. If food isn’t salted properly no amount of fancy cooking techniques or garnishes will make up for it. Without salt, unpleasant tastes are more perceptible and pleasant ones less so. Though in general the absence of salt in food is deeply regrettable, its overt presence is equally unwelcome: food shouldn’t be salty, it should be salted.

Samin Nosrat