Ratios for Converting Fresh Herbs to Dried

By mikeimmell

Have you ever wondered how to substitute dried herbs for fresh herbs in recipes? What are the conversion ratios you should use when replacing dried herbs with their fresh counterparts, and vice versa? I hope this will help.

Ingredients

• dried herbs of your choice for your recipe

Preparation

Step 1

Basically, 3 portions of a fresh herb = 1 portion of a dried herb



Basil: 2 tsp finely chopped basil (about 5 leaves) = 1 tsp dried basil
Bay leaves: 1 fresh leaf = 2 dried leaves
Chervil: 3 tsp fresh cilantro = 1 tsp dried cilantro
Chives: 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh chives = 1 tsp freeze-dried chives
Cilantro: 3 tsp fresh cilantro = 1 tsp dried cilantro
Dill: 3 tsp fresh dill = 1 tsp dried dill
Garlic: 1 clove = 1/4 tsp granulated garlic or 1/8 tsp garlic powder
Gingerroot: 1 tsp grated fresh ginger = 1/4 tsp dry ground ginger
Marjoram: 3 tsp fresh marjoram = 1 tsp dried marjoram
Onions: 1 medium onion = 1 tsp onion powder
Oregano: 1 Tbsp fresh oregano = 1 tsp dried oregano
Parsley: 2 tsp finely chopped parsley (or 3 sprigs) = 1 tsp dried parsley
Rosemary: 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary (or 1 small/medium sprig) = 1 tsp dried rosemary
Sage: 7 leaves (or 2 tsp minced fresh sage) = 1/2 tsp dried sage
Tarragon: 3 tsp fresh tarragon = 1 tsp dried tarragon
Thyme: 1 Tbsp fresh thyme (or 6 sprigs) = 3/4 tsp ground thyme