Substitute Dried herbs for Fresh herbs
What fresh herbs does in a recipe: Aromatics and garnish; fresh is bright, dried is concentrated.
Dried herbs
per 1 Tbsp fresh
US1 tsp dried herbs (add early, with the liquids)
Metric1 g
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Drying concentrates the oils about 3:1.
What changes: Earthier, less bright
Best for: Slow cooking
More options: all 2 Fresh herbs substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Dried herbs for Fresh herbs?
- per 1 Tbsp fresh — US: 1 tsp dried herbs (add early, with the liquids). Metric: 1 g.
- Why does Dried herbs work as a Fresh herbs substitute?
- Drying concentrates the oils about 3:1.
- What changes when you use Dried herbs instead of Fresh herbs?
- Earthier, less bright
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