Is perfect seasoning a myth?

Most people have strong opinions about salt – some avoid it completely; others put it in their coffee, in porridge, ice-cream, even on bacon. So why is one person's sickly-salty another's perfectly-seasoned? And how can we use less of it for just as much flavour?

FYI is a podcast by Broadsheet, Australia's go-to culture guide, about the stories we reckon deserve a closer look. It’ll bust myths, help you cook better, and give you a deeper understanding of a particular piece of the Australian cultural puzzle each week. New episodes drop every Tuesday.

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