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
Chipotle Chilli

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

Cinnamon
Cloves

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
Cumin

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
Garlic

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

Ginger
Mustard Seeds Brown

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
Oregano Dried

Onion Powder
1 teaspoon onion powder = 1 small onion

Oregano Dried
1 teaspoon of dried oregano = 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped oregano

Parsley
Black Peppercorns

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
Sage

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

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

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