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Herb Substitutes: Fresh vs. Dried
β Don't
- β Use equal amounts of dried and fresh herbs.
- β Add dried herbs right before serving.
- β Over-substitute delicate fresh herbs with dried.
- β Ignore that dried herbs are far more potent.
β Do
- β Use 1 tsp dried for 1 tbsp fresh herbs (1:3 ratio).
- β Add dried herbs early in cooking to bloom flavor.
- β For delicate herbs (cilantro, parsley), use fresh when possible.
- β Remember robust dried herbs (rosemary, thyme) are extra potent.
- β Crumble dried herbs to release their essential oils.
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