Cooking with less salt is all about building flavor in other ways

 

Cooking with less salt is all about building flavor in other ways — and honestly, it can make your food taste even more interesting! 🌿 Here are the best tricks:

🧂 Flavor Boosters Without Extra Salt:

1. Use fresh herbs and spices: Things like rosemary, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic, and ginger add big flavor.

2. Add acid: A splash of lemon juice, lime, or vinegar at the end of cooking brightens everything and tricks your taste buds into thinking there’s more salt.

3. Roast or caramelize: Roasting veggies or meats deepens their natural sweetness and richness, making them need less seasoning.

4. Play with umami: Foods like mushrooms, tomatoes, miso, or nutritional yeast give that satisfying savory depth without extra salt.

5. Layer flavors: Start by sautéing aromatics (onions, garlic, peppers), then build up with spices and a little broth instead of reaching for the salt shaker.

6. Use salt alternatives carefully: Things like potassium chloride blends exist, but they taste a little different — herbs, acid, and umami usually taste better naturally.