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Katra > wrote in message >...
> In article >,
> wrote:
>
> > In rec.food.cooking, cristina <siena_us(REMOVE BEFORE >
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Pasta cooking 101
>
> > > Bring water to a boil in a large pot, at least 3 litres of water.
> > > Add a good handful of sea salt.
> >
> > A handful!? Really?
>
>
> I questioned that as well...
> Been eating low sodium now for a long time, and that sounded _gross_.
>
> I do use a bit of salt in my boiling water, but no more than 1 tsp.,
> usually less.
>
> K.

I dont think I could taste a teaspoon of salt in a gallon of water.

I also add about a handful of salt to about a gallon of water. I do
have small hands, and it works for me.
-bwg