Viral video of Food Network chefs salting pasta water triggers conversations about the optimal amount of salt for cooking spaghetti.
A viral video showcasing nine Food Network chefs salting their pasta water has sparked conversations about the appropriate amount of salt to use when cooking spaghetti. The video, posted on Food Network's TikTok page on December 28th, features chefs from various shows adding substantial amounts of salt to a pot of water. Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, for example, added large handfuls, stating, 'You just need to have super salty, like seawater.
' Most chefs in the video used similarly generous amounts of salt. The video garnered over three million views and numerous reactions, with some viewers expressing surprise and others admitting they previously underestimated the amount of salt needed. Chef Mark Bolchoz explained that salting pasta water serves multiple purposes, including enhancing flavor and improving texture by reducing starch gelatinization. He believes that 'more salt is almost always better,' aiming for a pasta water salinity comparable to the ocean
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