Learn salt balance by occasionally oversalting (then adjusting next time)
Use occasional oversalting as feedback to calibrate how much salt different foods need based on thickness and cooking method.
The instructor notes you will sometimes oversalt, but that this helps you find balance over time. They suggest you’ll develop intuition based on the thickness of the food and how you’re preparing/cooking it.
The short version
- Expect a learning curve; occasional oversalting is part of building intuition.
- Salt needs vary with food thickness and cooking/prep method.
What goes wrong
Assuming one fixed amount of salt works for every food
Adjust based on thickness and preparation, using past results as feedback.
Why it works
Iterative tasting and adjustment builds a mental model for seasoning levels across different foods and preparations.
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