Dill sauce
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Ingredient Information

Name

Dill sauce

Category

Especias y Hierbas

Popularity

2 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Dill sauce is a creamy and aromatic preparation made mainly with fresh or dried dill, an herb with a fresh and slightly anise-like flavor. This sauce is widely used in cooking to accompany fish, seafood, potatoes, and salads, providing a refreshing and herbal touch that enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients.

Dill (Anethum graveolens) originates from the Mediterranean region and Western Asia and has been cultivated since ancient times for both its culinary and medicinal qualities. Its distinctive flavor is light and slightly citrusy, making it ideal for sauces, dressings, and marinades.

In terms of its properties, dill sauce is low in calories and can be prepared with dairy bases such as yogurt or cream, making it a nutritious and fresh option for various dishes. Dill has digestive, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory benefits, thus contributing to a healthy diet.

In different Latin American countries, dill sauce may also be known simply as dill sauce or fennel sauce in some regions, although the latter term is more commonly used for another similar plant; however, the term "dill" is the most common and recognized.

In summary, dill sauce is a versatile and fresh ingredient, essential in recipes where the goal is to enhance seafood flavors or add a creamy and herbal touch.

Nutritional Properties

0.8g
fiber
30mg
calcium
12mcg
folate
0.3mg
iron
120mg
potassium
15
calories
0.3g
protein
150IU
vitamin a
2.5mg
vitamin c
1.4g
total fat
2.2g
carbohydrates

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