Fresh to dry conversion

We've heard the benefits of dried herbs and spices over their fresh counterparts, whether it be long lasting, stronger flavours, easy to use and easy to store. But now you are probably wondering how much of a dried product should you actually use - how do you ensure the best flavour ratio when cooking. We've outlined the fresh to dry equivalents for most herbs and spices, so you need not wonder any more.



Basil Dried 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil = 1 teaspoon of dried basil	Chipotle Chilli Powder 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder = 1 chopped fresh chilli

Ground Cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon = approx. a 3cm cinnamon quill	Cloves Whole 1 teaspoon of whole cloves = 3/4 teaspoon of ground cloves

Coriander Seeds 1 teaspoon of coriander seeds = 1 ^1/4 teaspoons of ground coriander	Cumin Seeds 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds = 1 ^1/4 teaspoons of ground cumin

Fennel Seeds 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds = 1 ^1/4 teaspoons of ground fennel	Garlic Powder 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder = 1 whole garlic clove

Ground Ginger 1/8 teaspoon of ground ginger = 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger	Mustard Seeds - Brown 1 teaspoon mustard seeds = 1½ teaspoons ground mustard

Onion Powder 1 teaspoon onion powder = 1 small onion	Oregano Dried 1 teaspoon of dried oregano = 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped oregano

Parsley Dried 1 teaspoon of dried parsley = 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley	Peppercorns Whole - Black 1 teaspoon peppercorns = 1 ^1/2 teaspoons ground pepper.

Rosemary Dried 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary = 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary leaves	Sage Dried 1 teaspoon of dried sage = 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped sage

Turmeric Ground 1/8 teaspoon of ground turmeric = 1 tablespoon of grated fresh turmeric

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I still don’t know how to convert dried to ground.

Beverly Clarke on

Fresh to dry conversion

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