Heres our simple ratio for substituting dried herbs for fresh so you might cook herb-filled recipes all year long.
No fresh bunch of basil for thatmarinara saucerecipe?
No need to fret over it or make a trip to the store just for one ingredient.
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In such cases, dried herbs can usually be substituted.
Whether youre using dried or fresh, herbs boost the flavor and aromas of whatever you cook with them.
Use our simple dried-to-fresh herb ratio guide for delicious flavor.
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For this reason, you generally need less when substituting dried herbs for fresh ones.
For example, if youre converting fresh sage to dried sage in a recipe that calls for 1 Tbsp.
of fresh sage, use 1 tsp.
of dried sage instead.
(Check out this handyguide to convert measurementsfor amounts like tablespoons to teaspoons to cups.)
So err on the side of caution and add more to taste while cooking.
Substituting Freeze-Dried Herbs for Fresh
These fresh-to-dry herb conversions work for traditional dried herbs.
Freeze-dried herbs replace fresh herbs in equal quantities.
If you could, stick to fresh herbs for recipes likehomemade salsas, salads, and other fresh creations.
