An effective way to overcome salty food without water or sugar, try this one kitchen ingredient trick

foto: TikTok/@thebiggerchef

Use this one kitchen ingredient to save oversalted food

Brilio.net - Cooking is a useful activity and you can make it a hobby at home. In your spare time, you can practice cooking various side dishes , vegetables, or other dishes. Reported from food-guide.canada.ca, cooking regularly can also help reduce stress, you know. Especially if the results of your cooking are delicious, there must be a sense of satisfaction!

In addition, cooking yourself can also save monthly expenses. Compared to buying ready-made food, cooking at home costs less. You can also choose your own quality ingredients to support a healthy diet.

However, in the cooking process, there are always incidents that are not as expected, such as burnt food, falling ingredients, or mistakes in measuring spices that make the taste of the food less than perfect. One of the mistakes that often occurs is food that is too salty.

This is also often experienced by MasterChef Season 2 graduate, Ken, who shared his experience via uploads on the TikTok account @thebiggerchef.

"It often happens when cooking, it's salty," said Ken, quoted by BrilioFood from TikTok @thebiggerchef.

photo: TikTok/@thebiggerchef

When food is too salty, most people will add sugar or water to neutralize the taste. However, Chef Ken has another trick that is more effective, especially for soups or stir-fries. The trick is to use potatoes that have been peeled and cut into pieces.

photo: TikTok/@thebiggerchef

Reported from eatwell101.com, potatoes contain starch that can absorb excess salt in cooking. After peeling and cutting, simply add the potato pieces to the soup or stir-fry you are making. Stir gently for a few moments, then check the taste again. If the saltiness has decreased, you can remove the potatoes. How, the trick is very easy, right?

Looking at the comments column of @thebiggerchef's TikTok upload, many netizens are enthusiastic about trying this trick. In addition, there are also those who share other ways to overcome salty food.

"I like to throw away some of the water and then add more water," said TikTok @.

"Our trick is the same, Chef! If you don't use potatoes, you can also use tomatoes so it's not too bitter," explained TikTok @nurkusnadi.

"I use cucumber," said TikTok @ainnaya z r.

1. Can potatoes absorb salt in all types of dishes?

Potatoes absorb salt most effectively in soupy dishes like soups and stir-fries.

2. How long should potatoes be cooked in salted water?

Just 10-15 minutes while stirring, then check the taste before removing the potatoes.

3. Are there any alternatives to potatoes to reduce the saltiness?

You can use tomatoes, cucumbers, or other additional ingredients that can absorb the salty taste.

4. What if dry dishes like stir-fries are too salty?

You can add other ingredients such as additional vegetables or a little water to balance the taste.

5. Can sugar still be used to neutralize the salty taste?

Yes, but only in small amounts so as not to drastically change the taste of the dish.

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