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I often eat with co-workers outside and often one co-worker would always complain something is not salty or seasoned enough even if we all order the same.
I can understand when there is no seasoning. As someone that cooks at home, I often lightly season to meet different preferences.
When my wife said something needs more salt, she just adds more salt. I usually believe salt should be added moderately because it's easier to add more later than being too salty.
I had a co-worker send back a pork chop because he complained that it lacked seasoning. Which I believe is a preference since I tasted the pork chop and thought it was fine but just a bit dry for me. I would rather like it slightly rare for tenderness.
I often eat with co-workers outside and often one co-worker would always complain something is not salty or seasoned enough even if we all order the same.
I can understand when there is no seasoning. As someone that cooks at home, I often lightly season to meet different preferences.
When my wife said something needs more salt, she just adds more salt. I usually believe salt should be added moderately because it's easier to add more later than being too salty.
I had a co-worker send back a pork chop because he complained that it lacked seasoning. Which I believe is a preference since I tasted the pork chop and thought it was fine but just a bit dry for me. I would rather like it slightly rare for tenderness.
Everyone has a different taste in seasonings. Some like it and some don't.
When you order a meal tell the waitress how you want it.
Tell them how you want you meat cooked when you order,
( rare, medium rare, medium, medium well, well done, or burnt )
when you order is very simple to do.
Most places have salt and pepper on the tables so you can add more to your taste.
What I don't get are the people who salt their food without even tasting it. It's gotta be a salt addiction!
Did you know it was rumored that Henry Ford would take potential executive managers to eat, and if he noticed they salted their food prior to tasting it he would not hire them? The theory goes that it shows a lack of an open mind, and is plain rude towards the chefs abilities and the host that entertained you.
It's a rumor that has been around for quite a long while..
Salt added during cooking and salt added at the table after cooking have a very different impact on the flavor of the food. So saying "just add more salt at the table" won't really work for many dishes.
I say this being someone who has always craved salt (and have had low-normal blood pressure my entire life - it's finally, at 65, getting up into the "normal" range but that's, per my doctor, due to aging, not salt consumption), but who learned to cook with less salt than I prefer for other people. So I've experienced the difference in flavor both ways.
Yes! Taste buds are different across the board. Too spicy, not spicy. Too tangy, not tangy. And as you saw, too salty or not salty.
It doesn't bother me in the least if they salt without tasting, it's their choice. But I will admit I judge internally if you slather on ketchup on a well seasoned protein.
Salt added during cooking and salt added at the table after cooking have a very different impact on the flavor of the food. So saying "just add more salt at the table" won't really work for many dishes.
I say this being someone who has always craved salt (and have had low-normal blood pressure my entire life - it's finally, at 65, getting up into the "normal" range but that's, per my doctor, due to aging, not salt consumption), but who learned to cook with less salt than I prefer for other people. So I've experienced the difference in flavor both ways.
Yes, I would agree that you should season proteins properly before you cook such as steaks as it helps with the caramelization process. However, you don't necessarily taste the salt used for that purpose.
You can't salt the center of a thick piece of steak. That's when the drippings of the steak or steak sauce comes in handy.
My co-worker is complaining about the steak not being salty enough. I was thinking then he should've ordered a thinner steak that gets marinade instead of just seasoning. A nice skirt steak with a good marinade would suit him better since he likes flavoring locked into the meat.
In Japan, Japanese eat raw fish by dipping into a preferred amount of wasabi and soy sauce.
In America, most Americans expect sushi and raw fish to be smothered with seasoned mayo sauce or that spicy mayo. Which is why special rolls are so popular here while in Japan you rarely see that rolls covered in sauces.
In America, most Americans expect sushi and raw fish to be smothered with seasoned mayo sauce or that spicy mayo. Which is why special rolls are so popular here while in Japan you rarely see that rolls covered in sauces.
Really? I have only ever seen that on supermarket sushi.
What I don't get are the people who salt their food without even tasting it. It's gotta be a salt addiction!
Definitely! I see it all the times.
The kitchen staff has prepared the food with care and it is an insult to the chef to add salt, pepper, ketchup or any seasoning before tasting it.
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