3:1 Conversion Exclusions
The 3:1 ratio will work for most dried-to-fresh herb conversions; however, there are a few cases in which its not quite so simple. For example, fresh garlic is often measured in cloves rather than teaspoons or tablespoons. In that case, use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder for every clove of fresh garlic in the recipe. Other exclusions include:
- Basil: Substitute 1 teaspoon of dried basil for every 2 teaspoons of fresh basil.
- Ginger: Substitute 1/4 teaspoon dry ground ginger for every 1 teaspoon of freshly grated gingerroot.
- Onion: Substitute 1 teaspoon onion powder for every medium fresh onion.
- Sage: Substitute 1 teaspoon dried sage for every 7 fresh leaves or 2 teaspoons minced fresh sage.
- Thyme: Substitute 3/4 teaspoon ground thyme for every 6 sprigs or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme.
Fresh-to-Dried Herb Converter
Use this easy formula as a fresh-to-dried herb converter: 1 teaspoon of dried herbs for every 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs. In other words, use three times as much fresh herbs when the recipe calls for dried and 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs when the recipe calls for fresh.
How to Cut & Cook Fresh Basil
FAQ
How do you measure chopped basil?
How do you measure fresh chopped herbs?
How much is 1 tbsp of fresh basil?
How do you convert fresh basil to dry measurements?
How do you measure Basil?
For example, if the recipe states it requires 1 tablespoon of fresh basil, chopped — measure the fresh basil leaves first, then chop them. If the recipe says it needs 1 tablespoon of chopped or finely chopped fresh basil, chop the fresh basil leaves first, then measure out a tablespoon of the chopped or finely chopped leaves.
How do I take basil?
Basil leaves come from the mint leaf family, with the botanical name Ocimum Basilium. This serrated leaf has long been used as medicine in China as it contains vitamins C, A, and K. Basil can be used fresh to be mixed in salad, as a garnish, or mixed in cooked foods. They can be boiled and served like a tea drink. In fact, there is evidence that people have consumed basil tea for thousands of years, which was done in the Asian region of India or Bangladesh.
What is the ratio of fresh basil to dried basil?
Convert the measurements for fresh basil if the recipe calls for dried basil. The ratio of fresh herbs to dried herbs is 3 to 1, which means you need 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs for every 1 teaspoon of dried herbs. Mince the fresh basil to get the pieces close to the size of dried basil.
What does 1/4 cup chopped basil mean?
For example, a recipe that calls for “1/4 cup basil, chopped” would imply that you first measure 1/4 cup basil, then chop; while “1/4 cup chopped basil” implies that you first chop the basil, then measure 1/4 cup of the already chopped herbs. If you’re now worrying that you’ve forever chopped your herbs the wrong way, fear not!