Salt from about a foot above the food to cover more surface area
When seasoning, sprinkle salt from roughly 12 inches above so it distributes more evenly across the surface.
Instead of salting close to the food in a tight pile, season from higher up to spread salt over more area. This helps each bite be seasoned more evenly.
The short version
- Season from about a foot above for better coverage.
- More even distribution means more evenly seasoned bites.
What goes wrong
Salting too close and creating salty patches
Raise your hand about a foot and sprinkle evenly.
Why it works
A wider dispersion increases coverage, reducing overly salty spots and under-seasoned areas.
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