1/12/2024 0 Comments Conversion of dried thyme to fresh![]() It’s worth bearing in mind that these conversions are very general and that you should start off with less dried herbs than you think you’ll need before tasting and adding more if necessary. Sage and thyme are both often measured in terms of how many leaves should be added to a dish and so you’ll need 1 teaspoon of dried sage for every 7 leaves, or ¾ teaspoon of dried thyme for every 6 sprigs. This is the case for most herbs, but it is worth noting that there are a few exceptions to bear in mind as some herbs don’t fit into this rule.įor garlic, you’ll need to use ½ a teaspoon of dried garlic powder for every clove of fresh garlic that your recipe calls for, and if you want to use ground ginger instead of fresh then you’ll need ¼ teaspoon for every teaspoon of fresh ginger. Converting from fresh herbs to dried (and vice versa!)ĭried herbs are much more concentrated in flavour than fresh herbs are and so you’ll need to use much less in your recipe to avoid an overpowering, herby taste.Īs a general rule of thumb, one tablespoon of fresh herbs is equivalent to one teaspoon of dried herbs which works out at being around a ⅓ less. However, there are some conversions that you’ll need to do around the amount of herbs you’re adding, and it’s also worth bearing in mind that some herbs lose their flavour when dried so should be avoided. We often get asked if it’s possible to use dried herbs instead of fresh in many of our recipes and the short answer is ‘yes’! ![]()
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