Whole Dill Seed from Old Town Spice Shop is similar to dill weed but stronger, with a warm, tangy, slightly anise-like flavor. It is a classic pickling spice and a global ingredient, from Middle Eastern cold dishes to Southeast Asian fish curries and Iranian rice.
At a glance
Type: Whole dill seed
Profile: Warm, tangy, stronger than dill weed
Uses: Pickling, curries, rice, cold dishes
Sizes: Five options
Price: $4.90 to $16.00
Vendor: Old Town Spice Shop
Best for
Quick refrigerator pickles and brines
Fattoush and Middle Eastern cold dishes
Coconut milk fish curries
Iranian and Gujarati rice dishes
Breads and savory baking
Gifting to a home cook
How to use
Add to pickle brines, toast and crush into curries and rice, or stir into bread dough. A little brings strong dill flavor.
Flavor profile
Warm and tangy with an anise-like note, more concentrated than fresh or dried dill weed.
About Old Town Spice Shop
Old Town Spice Shop is a specialty spice merchant offering single-origin herbs, peppers, and global pantry staples.
