How to clean dill?

Question

I have some fresh dill. How can the 'leaves' be easily separated from the 'stalks'? Should they be separated (I think so, but what do I know)?

Answer

Let's assume you just want a little flavor added to a potato salad without too much texture:

after swirling the stalks under water and shaking off excess drops, pat with kitchen paper or cloth (doesn't bruise easily).

next pluck off small clumps of the hairy leaves from the tougher stalk. this is completely subjective as to how much stalk needs to be eliminated.

chop. the more stalk removed, the courser/longer the chopping in general -up to a cm long. also, the more dill is added to recipe, the finer it should be chopped (avoid the feeling of eating grass).

if a good deal is used then stir into the mayo first. if just of a garnish quantity then sprinkle on top of mixed pot salad.

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