As much as you want, - a "large" sprig could be any size, you are seeing it, not us.
1 4" sprig yields approximately 1 Tablespoon of fresh oregano. 1 Tablespoon of fresh oregano is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of dried. Therefore, 1 sprig is approximately equal to 1 teaspoon dried, so 2 sprigs = approximately 2 teaspoons of dried oregano. :)
One small sprig of rosemary converts to 1/2 a teaspoon of dried rosemary.
You can use nearly the same ratio to substitute for most herbs. 3 to 1. You want one third the amount of dried as the amount of fresh that is called for. That would be approximately 1 teaspoon of dried to one tablespoon of fresh. However, it also depends on how fresh your dried herbs are. Fresher dried herbs will have a stronger flavor and you may be able to use less. Older dried herbs will have a weaker flavor and may require more.
Oregano is available throughout the year. Whenever possible, choose fresh, organic oregano over the dried form of the herb, because it tastes better. The leaves of fresh oregano should look fresh and vibrant green, while the stems should be firm. They should be free from dark spots or yellowing. When purchasing dried oregano, try to buy organically grown, because this will give you more assurance that it has not been irradiated. Oregano is available throughout the year. Whenever possible, choose fresh, organic oregano over the dried form of the herb, because it tastes better. The leaves of fresh oregano should look fresh and vibrant green, while the stems should be firm. They should be free from dark spots or yellowing. When purchasing dried oregano, try to buy organically grown, because this will give you more assurance that it has not been irradiated.
When herbs are dried, the oils which create the flavor and aroma are concentrated in the material that remains when the water is removed. Dried herbs are therefore stronger than fresh ones. Try using half as much dried as fresh or twice as much fress as dried and adjust to taste. Specifically two tablespoons of dried equals one quarter cup fresh,
1 teaspoon ground = 1 tablespoon fresh. Ground or dried herbs are actually stronger than their fresh counterparts.
1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram equals 6 teaspoons of fresh. when using any dried herbs, us 1/4 of the amount stated for fresh herbs.
Yes they do. If you crush or brush them they smell much stronger.The plant has flavour also. Oregano is an important culinary herb. It is particularly widely used in Turkish, Greek, Spanish, Dominican and Italian cuisine. It is the leaves that are used in cooking, and the dried herb is often more flavourful than the fresh.
Oregano is very simple to buy. Go to any grocery store or farmers market that sells fresh produce and you will find it there. Most commonly you will find oregano dried and bottled at the grocery store, or you can grow your own fresh oregano.
When herbs are dried, the oils which create the flavor and aroma are concentrated in the material that remains when the water is removed. Dried herbs are therefore stronger than fresh ones. Try using half as much dried as fresh or twice as much fress as dried and adjust to taste.
Converting fresh to dried herbs is always 3x as much fresh as dried OR 1/3 as much dried as fresh. For example, 1 tsp. dried can be replaced by 3 tsp. fresh (which equals 1 Tbl. fresh). Conversely, if 1 Tbl. fresh is requested, 1 tsp. dried can be used instead.
About 4 grams per level teaspoon.