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What is the Ratio of Dried Herbs to Fresh? Always use fresh if you can. The flavor it more subtle. But if you have to use dried, there’s a formula.

Herbs grow well in pots. Some, like tarragon (right) and thyme (middle), come back every year. Mint (left) grows like a weed in your garden, but in pots it doesn't usually survive the winter.

Herbs grow well in pots. Some, like tarragon (right) and thyme (middle), come back every year. Mint (left) grows like a weed in your garden, but in pots it doesn’t usually survive the winter.

What is the Ratio of Dried Herbs to Fresh?

Hi. It’s Lois in the kitchen, talking about how to substitute dried herbs for fresh in a recipe. Dried herbs are stronger and more flavorful than fresh herbs, so you need less of them. This is because the dried herbs are more concentrated.

When substituting dried herbs for fresh, use a generous 1/4 teaspoon ground or 1 teaspoon crumbled for every tablespoon of finely chopped fresh herbs. Experiment with this approximation since the potency of dried herbs will vary.

Basil grows well in partial sun. It is an annual and needs to be planted every year.

Basil grows well in partial sun. It is an annual and needs to be planted every year.

Add dried herbs at the beginning of a recipe and fresh herbs closer to the end. If you add fresh herbs at the beginning of a recipe, the flavor will cook out of them and you won’t get the terrific flavor you hope for.

Rosemary comes back every year if the winter isn't too cold.

Rosemary comes back every year if the winter isn’t too cold.

Source: Joy of Cooking

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