Get the Salt Out (44 page)

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Bake corn on the cob
instead of boiling it in salted water. Roasting corn in its husk intensifies its flavor.
One Salt Shaker.

Soak especially dry ears of corn in water for a few minutes before roasting. Bake unhusked ears of corn in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove the husk and sprinkle with seasonings to taste. If desired, top each cob with a teaspoon of unsalted butter first, then add the seasonings.
Serves 4.

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Baked potatoes are so low in sodium and high in potassium
that you can afford to add a few tablespoons of shredded cheese or a lightly salted tomato sauce for flavor if your taste buds desire. You certainly should feel free to enjoy baked potatoes the traditional way, too: with a tablespoon of sour cream and plenty of chopped chives.
One to Two Salt Shakers.

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What do you use as a healthy substitute for greasy french fries loaded with salt and salty ketchup?
Oven-fried potatoes that are topped Canadian-style with tangy malt vine
gar. Here’s a recipe that is a flavorful variation on that theme. It comes from the American Heart Association Low-Salt Cookbook. One Salt Shaker.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Scrub the potatoes thoroughly. Cut each potato lengthwise into 6 wedges. Place the wedges in a medium bowl and cover with cold water. Let stand 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Place the potatoes and oil in a medium bowl and toss to coat evenly. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the pepper and oregano.

Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with malt vinegar.
Serves 6.

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If you’d like
a
saltier taste on fries,
buy a plastic spritzer bottle and spray baked potato wedges with a salty liquid like reduced-sodium tamari (see tip 63) or soy sauce or Bragg’s Liquid Amino Acids. By squirting these condiments onto foods, you get a salty taste from every droplet, but you definitely use less and consume less salt than if you sprinkled these condiments from the bottle or by the spoonful. A plastic spritzer bottle is a cheap, handy tool that has plenty of uses, especially in low-salt cooking. Look for one in supermarkets or the gardening section of department stores.
Two Salt Shakers.

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Be a garlic lover:
utilize this pungent, health-enhancing vegetable in every way imaginable. Whether you
sauté garlic in a stir-fry, add it to broiled meat patties, or stew it a long time in a flavorful tomato sauce, garlic is the perfect antidote for salt-deprived taste buds. (We also know that its the ideal antidote for combatting high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and weakened immunity!) For a new way of experiencing the irresistible taste and aroma of garlic, try roasting it. Roasted garlic develops a more mellow, slightly nutty flavor, and it’s a great party pleaser. Its also simple to make, as this recipe demonstrates.
One Salt Shaker.