Baby Dill (Thì Là)

Baby Dill is the young, tender stalks, and leaves of the mature dill plant. The stalks are slender and topped with feathery, alternating, branched leaves divided into thin, thread-like segments. It has a mild, sweet anise flavor with hints of parsley and celery.

Description of Baby Dill

Baby dill is the young, soft stalks and leaves of the dill plant. The stalks of baby dill are usually quite tender and the top is feathery, alternating and branched leaves separated into thin segments like the thread. Baby dill is collected when its height is about 5 to 7 inches before it gets matured and has flowers. Baby dill provides a slight and sweet anise flavor with the like-parsley and -celery properties. The matured dill plant can reach up to 3 to 5 feet.  

Usages of Baby Dill

Baby dill is applied most in fresh form. However, it can be used in dried or dehydrated formation. Baby dill can be added to both fresh and cooked products, or as a decorative herb. Regularly, this leaf is used with fish, especially salmon, cream, and wine-based sauces. Baby dill also can be combined with different kinds of food in the kitchen such as yogurt, soft cheeses, lentils, dried fruits, seafood, beans, poultry, cucumber, tomatoes, quinoa, and couscous.

In cooking, baby dill is used for salad, pasta, smoked fish, or caviar. In Germany, baby dill is added to eggs, cheese, and potatoes dishes. While in Greek, Turkish, and Slavic, this herb appears in chicken, spinach, mushroom, and lamb. You should restore baby dill until using them. If the leaf gets wilted, you can place the stems in a glass of water and wrap them with a plastic bag. Baby dill can be restored in the refrigerator for about a week and in the freezer for about 2 months.

The History Behind The Dill Plant

Dill plant is derived from the Mediterranean areas, western Africa, southern  Russia, and India. It has been applied for both medicinal and culinary ambition for thousands of years. Its leaves, stems, and seeds are overall beneficial. Dill is one of the most ancient grown herbs and was recorded in ancient Egyptian documents and in the Christian bible. By the Middle Ages, the herb had traveled to Northern Europe and after that to the New World.

It has been naturalized in North  America and some parts of Europe. Fossilized seeds were seen in Neolithic caves, among Roman and Greek ruins as well as in the tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Amenhotep II from the 11th century BCE. This herb develops with ease in areas with sunny, cooler summers than moist soil areas. Baby dill can be found worldwide in local markets as well as groceries. 

Nutrition Values

Baby dill is an excellent source of vitamins such as A, C, folate as well as provide manganese and iron. The energy of baby dill is not particular since one ounce of baby dill does not include more than 1 calorie. On top of that, baby dill also offers numerous minerals such as calcium, potassium, niacin, and riboflavin. The other high amounts of nutrients in baby dill include vitamin B6, dietary fiber, magnesium, copper, zinc, phosphorus.

Benefits of Baby Dill

Rich-in-antioxidant properties: Antioxidants are good for fighting off free radicals which affect badly cells and cell functions that lead to numerous issues such as cancer, heart attack,…

A great option for heart health: Baby dill includes flavonoids, which have been proven to include the anti-inflammatory that is good for heart health through some pieces of research. However, the result of studies is about the baby dill extract, not the dried or fresh.

Support lowering blood sugar: After some studies, baby dill has been reported to comprise the lowering blood sugar properties. Blood sugar can cause various diseases such as diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and insulin resistance.

Anti-cancer features: Baby dill includes monoterpenes which are associated with anticancer properties. However, it needs more research to claim this statement.

Cautions

Even though baby dill is quite good with its benefits, there was some recorded situation about allergies with baby dill. It can lead to some dangerous issues such as vomiting, diarrhea, swelling on the tongue and throat, an itchy mouth. 

In addition, pregnancy and breastfeeding should not try the baby dill since there is no evidence of research about its safety.

Baby Dill Product In Long Produce

Baby dill in Long Produce has been picked from qualified sources in careful ways. We believe that the herb can be an important part of your kitchen. Choose the fresh baby dill from Long Produce and make delicious dishes for your family right today.