Substitute Frozen herb cubes or paste (e.g. basil paste) for Fresh herbs
What fresh herbs does in a recipe: Aromatics and garnish; fresh is bright, dried is concentrated.
Frozen herb cubes or paste (e.g. basil paste)
per 1 Tbsp fresh
US1 Tbsp
Metric15 g
CommonBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Freezing preserves the oils.
What changes: Closest to fresh; softer texture
Best for: Cooked dishes
More options: all 2 Fresh herbs substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Frozen herb cubes or paste (e.g. basil paste) for Fresh herbs?
- per 1 Tbsp fresh — US: 1 Tbsp. Metric: 15 g.
- Why does Frozen herb cubes or paste (e.g. basil paste) work as a Fresh herbs substitute?
- Freezing preserves the oils.
- What changes when you use Frozen herb cubes or paste (e.g. basil paste) instead of Fresh herbs?
- Closest to fresh; softer texture
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