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Dried Herbs to Fresh Herbs — 1:3 Ratio Conversion

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1 teaspoon dried dried herbs to fresh herbs = 1 tablespoon fresh

Ratio: 1:3

Overview

1 teaspoon dried dried herbs to fresh herbs yields 1 tablespoon fresh. Ratio: 1:3. Dried herbs are 3x more potent than fresh — use 1/3 the amount.

Key Details

  • 1 teaspoon dried dried herbs to fresh herbs = 1 tablespoon fresh
  • Ratio: 1:3
  • Standard conversion ratio: 1:3
  • Cooking method: add dried herbs early in cooking, fresh herbs at the end
  • Dried herbs are 3x more potent than fresh — use 1/3 the amount

Why This Matters

  • Knowing the cooked yield of dried herbs to fresh herbs helps with meal planning
  • Dry-to-cooked ratios vary by ingredient and are essential for portioning
  • Recipes may list cooked or dry amounts — conversion prevents errors

How To

  1. 11 teaspoon dried dried herbs to fresh herbs yields 1 tablespoon fresh
  2. 2Cooking method: add dried herbs early in cooking, fresh herbs at the end
  3. 3Dried herbs are 3x more potent than fresh — use 1/3 the amount
  4. 4Store cooked leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-5 days

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 teaspoon dried dried herbs to fresh herbs yields approximately 1 tablespoon fresh. Dried herbs are 3x more potent than fresh — use 1/3 the amount