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Fresh herbs substitute

1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs = 1 teaspoon dried herbs

Dried herbs are stronger than fresh. Use a third as much.

Substitutes for 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs

  1. Option 1

    1 teaspoon dried herbs

    The usual ratio is 3 to 1. Add dried herbs early, so they soften in the dish.

Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.

Questions

What can I use instead of fresh herbs?

For 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, you can use 1 teaspoon dried herbs.

What is the best substitute for fresh herbs?

For most recipes, use 1 teaspoon dried herbs. The usual ratio is 3 to 1. Add dried herbs early, so they soften in the dish.

Anything to watch for when swapping fresh herbs?

Some herbs lose their character dried, such as basil, parsley, chives and cilantro. Oregano, thyme and rosemary hold up well.

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