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This buttery herb with the aroma of anise and lemon pairs well with coriander, garlic, ginger, mustard, and turmeric.
How to Use
Add to dips, salads, potatoes, and white sauces. Season meats and seafood. Dill weed should be used toward the end of the cooking process.
About The Spice
Dill weed is the dried leaves of the dill plant. The best dill weed is grown in California which is where we get ours.More Information
Dill Weed Q & A
What is dill weed?
Dill weed is the dried leaves of the dill plant (Anethum graveolens). Dill is an annual herb and both its leaves and seeds are used in cooking.
What does dill weed taste like?
Dill weed has a pleasant brightness that provides fresh flavor to food. It is a buttery herb with a warm, grassy aroma and notes of anise and lemon.
What is the difference between dill and fennel?
While fresh fennel fronds and dill are similar in appearance with thin, feathery green fronds, they differ greatly in taste. While dill does have subtle anise notes in addition to its signature bright, grassy flavor, fennel has the distinct flavor of black licorice.
What flavors go well with dill?
Dill pairs well with many other flavors including lemon, garlic, basil, parsley, paprika, horseradish, and mustard.
Cooking With Dill Weed
Dried dill weed is best suited for quick cooking processes. If using in a longer process like roasting or braising, it should be added toward the end. Dill weed pairs well with seafood and fish, especially salmon. It can also be used to flavor eggs, salads, potatoes, white sauces, meats, and veggies like zucchini, beets, carrots, and spinach.
Other Names
Dillweed
Anethum graveolens
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