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How to remove excess salt from food

Add more water to remove excess salt from food

If you have added extra salt to your sauce, soup, or stew then don't worry here is a simple cooking hacks just add more water to balance the taste of salt.

It works well because creamy ingredients not only remove excess salt from food but also make the dish thicker to an extent.  Otherwise, you can add a few tablespoons of non-fat plain yogurt or thick curd to reduce the salt amount in the curry

Add cream to remove excess salt from food 

You can add increase neutral flavour veggies, especially low-sodium beans, potatoes, fried onions, carrots and even unsalted rice to remove excess salt from food. Always keep in mind it should not change the dish's texture.

Increase the quantity of neutral flavour food

Add sugar to remove excess salt from food

You can even add a small amount of a sweet ingredient, such as a little bit of honey, molasses or sugar to remove excess salt from food. Make sure add them in very small quantities such that there is no change in the overall texture of the dish.

Use acid correction to remove excess salt from food

You can even use acidic agents like a tablespoon of lemon juice, white vinegar or apple cider vinegar becomes the saviour to balance out all the flavours. Always start with a small quantity then increase the amount if required.