SALT-PRESERVED DILL
I love dill, but it goes slimy pretty quickly. I ran across this recipe for preserving fresh dill on a number of Lithuanian websites. I tried it, and today, my three-week preserved dill is just a tiny bit wilted, but perfectly good in my saltibarsciai for lunch. I don't know how long it will keep, but certainly longer than without this treatment. An accurate scale is essential for this recipe, you cannot measure by volume.
Provided by duonyte
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- The above quantity is illustrative - use however much fresh dill you have, weigh it after cleaning it, and then weigh out 20% of that in salt. If you are using a kilo of dill, you would use 200 g of salt, for example.
- Wash the dill and allow it to dry thoroughly - I placed the stems on a wire rack overnight.
- Pluck off the fronds and very tender stems, discarding the rest. Weigh it at this point.
- In a clear plastic container with a plastic lid (I used a mayo jar), layer the dill and the salt, tamping down the dill gently as you layer it. Be sure to use all of the salt, as this is what will prevent bacterial growth.
- Do not fill the jar to the top, leave an inch or so between the dill and the lid.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- Refresh the dill before using by rinsing in tepid water.
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Abababba Ababab
ababab91@gmail.comI've never tried salt-preserving dill before, but I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.
Tracey Bandy
t@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy garnish.
Panola Curry
pc@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of dill, but this recipe changed my mind. The saltiness really mellows out the flavor.
Machelle Ledford
ledford-m46@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up extra dill. I always have a bunch left over after I make pickles.
MD Rahul MD Rahul
rmd98@gmail.comI love the flavor of this dill. It's so much better than the store-bought stuff.
Ron Cook
ron-cook@aol.comThis is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Laquita Bartley
laquitabartley81@hotmail.co.ukI was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The dill turned out perfectly.
Marsela Methoxha
methoxha-m23@gmail.comThis is a great way to preserve dill. I love using it in salads, dips, and sauces.
Eseta Yanuyanulala
e92@yahoo.comI've been using this recipe for years, and it never disappoints. The dill is always crisp and flavorful, and the salt keeps it from wilting.
Dinesh Tamang
tamangd33@yahoo.comThis recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The dill was so flavorful and aromatic, and the salt helped to preserve its freshness. I'll definitely be making this again.