The trick to storing salt so that it lasts and doesn't clump is just add 1 simple tool

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A simple tool that can absorb moisture

Brilio.net - Salt is a kitchen spice that is a must in every dish. The addition of this salt makes the cooking results tastier. Not only that, this kitchen spice can also be used as a natural preservative, you know. Adapting from thespruce.com, it turns out that the salt content can inhibit the growth of microbes in food.

For this reason, most people deliberately buy salt in large quantities to store as stock. To ensure it lasts longer, salt stocks are usually stored in airtight containers. When you want to use it, just take the salt in the amount according to your needs.

However, sometimes the quality of salt stock that has been stored in an airtight container can reduce. Yes, over time salt will coagulate by itself. There are even those who find that the salt melts when stored.

To get around this, you can imitate the method of storing salt shown by Instagram user @melizah21. In his video upload, this netizen appears to be relying on a simple tool so that the stock of salt stored lasts longer and doesn't clump.

Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @melizah21 on Wednesday (3/4), a simple tool used is a toothpick. As seen in the video upload, this netizen only used 2 small toothpicks.

photo: Instagram/@melizah21

The next process, insert the toothpick into the jar first. If so, then put the salt into the jar. The toothpick is deliberately inserted first so that it is at the bottom of the jar.

"In fact, this material is effective at absorbing moisture in salt," said the owner of the video.

photo: Instagram/@melizah21

If you don't have toothpicks at home, you can replace them with rice. Just put enough rice at the bottom of the jar. Rice also has the same function as a toothpick, namely absorbing moisture. That way, the salt stock will not clump even if stored for a long time.

photo: Instagram/@melizah21

There are several ways to deal with excess salt when cooking.

1. Add other ingredients.

Add other ingredients to the dish to reduce the intensity of the salt taste. For example, you can add more vegetables, meat, or carbohydrates such as potatoes to balance the taste.

2. Add liquid.

Add liquids such as water, stock, milk, or lemon juice to relieve excess salt. This liquid will help even out the taste of salt throughout the dish.

3. Reduce the volume.

If possible, add more ingredients to reduce the proportion of salt in your cooking. This will help balance the flavors without changing the overall taste of the food.

4. Add acid.

Acids such as lemon juice, vinegar, or wine can help reduce the excess taste of salt by providing a refreshing flavor contrast.

5. Don't add any more salt.

Make sure not to add more salt to your dish when trying to balance the taste. This will only make things worse.

Remember to taste the dish periodically while cooking and dare to experiment with additional ingredients to balance the taste of excessive salt.

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