Fragrant, feathery fronds with a fresh, anise-like flavor; dill brightens dishes with its crisp, slightly tangy notes. It is a quintessential herb in Eastern European and Mediterranean cuisines, often paired with fish and pickles.
Where it comes from
Dill is native to the Mediterranean region and has been cultivated since ancient times, revered by Romans for its culinary and medicinal properties.
In the kitchen
Dill imparts a refreshing brightness to salads, sauces, and seafood dishes, often used as a garnish or infused into brines for pickling.
Nutrition (per 100g)
43kcalCal
3.0gProtein
1.0gFat
8.0gCarbs
2.0gFiber
Values are AI-estimated, not from a laboratory database
Pairs well with
Cucumber
Fresh dill and cucumber, a classic duo. Chop dill finely and toss with sliced cucumber for a crisp, herbaceous lift.
Salmon
Dill's fresh, grassy notes lift salmon's rich, fatty profile. Add dill right before serving to keep its brightness intact.
Yogurt
Mix dill into yogurt for a cool, tangy sauce. The herb's brightness cuts through yogurt's creaminess beautifully.
Fish
Add dill at the last minute. Its fresh, grassy notes lift the fish's natural sweetness without overpowering.
Codfish
Sprinkle dill after cooking. Its fresh, grassy notes lift the cod's mild flavor without overpowering.
fish fillets
Add dill in the last minute of cooking. Its fresh, grassy notes lift the fish's delicate flavor.
Rye
Fold into rye bread dough. Dill's fresh, grassy notes cut through rye's density, adding a bright contrast.
Atlantic herring
Fresh dill cuts through herring's richness. Sprinkle over just before serving for a bright, herbal lift.
Pacific rockfish
Sprinkle dill after cooking. Its fresh, grassy aroma complements the fish's subtle sweetness without overpowering.
Spiny dogfish
Chopped dill adds a fresh, herbal note. Sprinkle on top after cooking for a light, aromatic lift.
cod fillets
Sprinkle dill after baking. Its bright, herbal notes sing with cod's mildness, adding a fresh finish.
Twaróg Cheese
Mix in dill gently. Its grassy notes lift the cheese's tang, adding a refreshing layer.
River Fish
Steam with dill sprigs. The gentle steam carries dill's fresh, grassy notes into the fish.
salted salmon
Sprinkle dill over the salmon. Its fresh, herbal notes lift the fish's briny depth, adding a bright finish.
