Food chat: Not all salt works well for all occasions
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The Washington Post Food staff recently answered questions about all things edible. Here are edited excerpts from that chat.
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Q: I now have regular table salt, kosher salt, and salt that you grind in a salt grinder. With the addition of the salt grinder, I am never sure what is the best type of salt to use in any situation. Can you help?
A: My go-to is Diamond Crystal kosher, which dissolves well. I typically don't keep table salt around, as bakers especially say it can contribute a harsher more chemical flavor to dishes. If you want something finer, maybe go for fine sea salt over table. It's a good all-around option. I would use the salt grinder to grind larger flakes for finishing dishes.