Emma Miller
Food shortages are one of the consequences of the war. Even the most basic products are often missing from store shelves. One of the most scarce commodities is table salt.
Condiments
Look for herbs and spices that contain salt. Spices don’t sweep off the shelves as quickly as salt, and the chance of finding them in the store is much higher. Many savory seasonings are versatile and will work with any dish.
Soy Sauce
Soy sauce is very salty and is a good substitute for table salt, but it is not suitable for all dishes. A teaspoon of soy sauce can be added to hot porridge, vegetables, or scrambled eggs. Meat can be marinated in the sauce for several hours, so it will be salty enough without additional spices.
Garlic
Not all stores have garlic, but if you can find it, it is quite a successful substitute for salt. Finely chop the garlic and lightly fry it in a pan with oil. This way it will have a slightly salty taste.
Dried vegetables
Dried vegetables are much saltier than fresh vegetables because there is no liquid in them. You can dry the vegetables in the oven: grease them with vegetable oil and put them in an oven heated to 180 degrees for 15 minutes. A good substitute for salt is dried celery, but it is almost not sold in stores. Dried tomatoes, peppers, and carrots also have a salty taste.
Pickles and Preserves
During wartime, many peoples stock up on canned foods. Marinades of meat, fish, and vegetables can be added to porridge, vegetables, and meat when cooking. Most marinades contain a lot of salt and other spices. Canned fish or stew can also be added to porridge, vegetables, or pasta.
