Too salty
If you’re cooking a soup or a curry, add some boiling water to it. Lemon juice, vinegar, and other acidic ingredients can also come in handy. Did you know that opposite flavors like salt and sugar compensate each other? Add some sugar to fix sauces, soups, and curries. Another old trick is to add a whole potato to absorb extra salt and neutralize the flavors.
Too sweet
The best way to balance out the sweetness is by adding some unsweetened cocoa powder. It’s bitter and will do the trick.
Too spicy
The easiest solution to fix too spicy food is to bulk it up. Simply add more rice, noodles, veggies, or pasta to your dish. If you’re cooking soup, try adding almond or peanut butter, which will level the spiciness and give a creamy texture to the dish.