Dill Salt Recipes

SALT-PRESERVED DILL

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.

FRIED CHICKEN WITH DILL SALT

Steps:

• For the buttermilk brine: Whisk together the buttermilk, pickle juice, hot sauce, dill, granulated garlic, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a large dish or mixing bowl. Add the chicken pieces and refrigerate, covered, for 2 to 4 hours.
• For the dill salt: Mix together the dill, 2 tablespoons salt and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small bowl.
• For the seasoning flour: Mix together the flour, cornmeal, granulated garlic, smoked paprika, mustard powder, onion powder and 2 teaspoons black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
• Remove the chicken from the brine and dredge in the seasoned flour. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet and set aside for 20 to 30 minutes to let the breading set up.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with 3 inches of oil; heat to 350 degrees F. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
• Working with 3 or 4 pieces at a time (don't overcrowd the pot; the oil temperature will drop too much), fry the chicken until golden brown and crisp, 7 to 8 minutes. (The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F and the meat shouldn't be pink; finish any undercooked chicken in the oven.) Transfer the fried chicken to the wire rack to drain. Season with dill salt while hot.

EDAMAME WITH DILL SALT AND PEA SHOOTS

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups (2 quarts) of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add a big pinch of coarse salt and then the edamame beans. Boil until the beans turn bright green, 1 minute. Drain into a colander, shaking to remove excess water.
• Let the beans cool for 2 minutes, and then toss with the salt and dill, tossing to coat. Add the pea shoots, toss briefly and serve immediately with a small dish alongside for collecting the shells.

ONION-DILL SALT

Steps:

• Process all ingredients in blender at high speed until mixture is very fine in texture, 30 to 45 seconds.
• Store in shaker.
• great on popcorn.

VEGETABLE DILL DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Cover and store in fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving (I like to make it the day before serving it so that the flavors can really meld together).
• Serve with your favorite vegetables (carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, tomatoes, etc), crackers, or potato chips.

DILL SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise with sour cream. Add green onion, parsley, dill and salt and pepper.