Add Water
If you accidentally make a dish like soup, stew, or hot pot too salty due to seasoning, you can remedy it by adding a little filtered water to the dish to tone down the saltiness. Then, you can season it again with regular spices like broth powder, seasoning powder, pepper, and chili to adjust the taste to your liking.
Use Fresh Lemon or Vinegar
Fresh lemon and vinegar are familiar ingredients in the kitchen that not only enhance the flavor of the dish but also have the ability to reduce the saltiness.
Add 1-2 teaspoons of lemon juice to braised dishes, soups, or liquid dishes to reduce the saltiness without affecting the original flavor. Note that you should avoid adding lemon juice to dishes containing milk, as this can cause curdling.
With vinegar, you should add it gradually in small amounts to adjust the saltiness, then taste and add gradually to ensure the appropriate flavor. Be cautious and do not add too much vinegar at a time as it will be difficult to readjust the taste.
Use Unsweetened Yogurt
If you don’t have lemon or vinegar, you can also use unsweetened yogurt to reduce the saltiness of over-seasoned dishes. Add 1-2 teaspoons of unsweetened yogurt to the dish, stir well to allow the compounds in the yogurt to significantly reduce the saltiness of the dish.
Use Tomatoes
For slightly salty dishes, you can use tomatoes to adjust the taste. Add a few slices of tomato to the fully cooked dish for about 15-20 minutes, the acidity of the tomatoes will effectively neutralize the saltiness.
Use Honey
In addition to health benefits, honey can also be applied in some kitchen tricks, including adjusting the saltiness of the dish. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to soups, stews, braised dishes, and stir well, helping to reduce the saltiness and enhance the flavor of the dish.
Use Egg Whites
A slightly complicated but effective method is to use egg whites. When a soup or stew is too salty, separate the egg whites and add them to the dish, then boil for about 5-10 minutes. When the egg whites have dissolved, stir well again to ensure the saltiness is neutralized.
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