Tips for handling if the dish is too salty

soup, stew, curry, or sauce too salty, adding a little liquid can help dilute the salt concentration.

Depending on the recipe, you might use:

  • Water
  • Unsalted broth
  • Milk
  • Unsalted cream
  • Coconut milk

Add a small amount at a time, then taste again.

Be careful not to add too much liquid at once, because you could end up with a dish that is bland or too thin.

3. Add More of the Main Ingredients

Sometimes you don’t need more liquid—you simply need more food.

Suppose you’ve prepared a tomato sauce that