Fresh to Dried Herb Converter
Convert fresh herbs to dried: 1 tablespoon fresh = 1 teaspoon dried. Works both ways, with the herbs where the rule does not apply.
1 tbsp fresh thyme as dried
1 tsp dried — 1 tsp
1 tbsp fresh thyme = 1 tsp dried.
Add dried herbs early so they rehydrate; add fresh herbs at the end so they keep their flavour.
Formula used: 1 tablespoon fresh herbs = 1 teaspoon dried herbs (3:1). Drying concentrates flavour — use a third as much.
How the fresh-to-dried herb converter works
Drying concentrates flavour: 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs equals 1 teaspoon of dried herbs, a 3:1 ratio. The tool converts both ways for any amount.
Watch out for
The rule does not apply to every herb. Delicate herbs like basil, parsley, dill and cilantro lose their flavour when dried — use fresh, or use a different herb entirely. Woody herbs like rosemary, thyme and oregano dry well and the 3:1 rule works. Add dried herbs early so they have time to rehydrate; add fresh herbs at the end.
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