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Find spice and herb substitutions with exact ratios. Covers 15+ spices including basil, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and more with flavor notes.
Spice substitution is the practice of replacing one herb or spice with another when the original is unavailable. Successful substitutions account for flavor intensity, heat level, and the ratio needed to achieve a similar taste profile.
15 spices found
Formula
Dried Amount = Fresh Amount ÷ 3Fresh = amount of fresh herb in tablespoons
Dried = equivalent amount of dried herb in teaspoons
÷ 3 = dried herbs are ~3× more concentrated than fresh
Worked Example
Replace 2 tbsp fresh basil with dried
Did you know? The spice trade was one of the primary drivers of global exploration. Black pepper alone accounted for 70% of the international spice trade during the 15th century, and was so valuable it was sometimes used as currency (source: Smithsonian National Museum of American History).
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