Posted by HWK,CMC on September 26, 1997 at 19:04:14:
In Reply to: Chef Hans, do you have any advice on this topic? posted by Barq's on September 26, 1997 at 00:12:31:
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: : Besides using potatoes to help unsalt an over salty soup or sauce, does anyone have other tips or tricks?
: : Thanks
Yes, I sure do!
This is one of the few instances where I do agree with Gerard. All of the housewife remedies don't work. If increasing the batch size is not possible, dump it. Throwing good money after bad is what usually happens.
Try to avoid oversalting in the first place by using Kosher Salt to start with. It will dissolve rapidly and is bulky. That makes it easier for novices and seasoned pro alike. Regular salt is crushed or ground rocksalt and will take longer to dissolve, so the tendency to oversalt is there.
Kosher salt is crystalline in structure, dissolves rapidly and occupies mor room because of its crystalline nature. That doesn't prevent oversalting but it helps a lot.
Sincerely,
HWK,CMC