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Read the story →Under-seasoning is the most common reason a good dish falls flat. A few simple habits fix it for good.
Salt is not a finishing touch you sprinkle on at the end. It is a tool you use in layers, from the water you boil pasta in to the flakes you crush over the plate. Learn to season in stages and everything you cook improves.
Keep two salts within reach: a fine one for cooking and a flaky one for finishing. Season early so the salt has time to work its way in, then taste and adjust before you serve.
When a dish tastes like it is missing something, it is usually missing salt or acid. Add a small pinch, taste again, and let your own palate be the judge.
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