Saturday, November 14, 2009

How much ground sage should i substitute for 10 sage leaves?

couldn't find the leaves so bought the ground. it's for a butter sauce for butternut squash ravioli.

How much ground sage should i substitute for 10 sage leaves?
1 tablespoon fresh = 1 teaspoon dried.
Reply:use a couple pinches and then taste, you don't want to use too much sage as it will overpower the dish. better to hold back then screw it up.
Reply:3 tlbs
Reply:1 1/2 tsp
Reply:1.5 teaspoons.


dried has less strength then fresh so you would have to use more than you might think
Reply:Dried vs. Fresh Herbs








Because of their more intense flavor dried herbs can be substituted for fresh herbs at a ratio of 1 to 3. While dried herbs are convenient and can be great for longer cooking times, they don’t generally have the same purity of flavor as fresh herbs and they do go stale quickly. Ensure dried herbs are still fresh by checking if they are green and not faded, and crushing a few leaves to see if the aroma is still strong. Always store them in an air-tight container away from light and heat.
Reply:About a half a teaspoon.


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