rubbed thyme is rubbed down to a powder.
dried thyme is the leaves dried out, without it being rubbed down to a powder.
Yes, rubbed thyme can substitute for dried thyme leaves, as both are derived from the same herb. However, rubbed thyme is more finely crushed, which may intensify its flavor. When substituting, use slightly less rubbed thyme than the amount of dried leaves called for, as the flavor can be stronger. Adjust according to taste, as personal preference may vary.
Rubbed thyme is the same as plain thyme, which is a spice. * Rubbed thyme refers to the product of rubbing the thyme leaves into a fine powder, as opposed to leaving them whole.
One fresh bunch of thyme is roughly equivalent to one teaspoon of dried thyme.
With thyme one fresh sprig equals one-half teaspoon of dried thyme. In general, use two to three times the amount of fresh thyme as dried. When adding to soups and stews, crush the leaves between your hands before stirring it in your recipe.
thats what I want to know
it is just an herb. dried means not fresh. you can find dried thyme in the bottle herb section (not with the fresh herbs located in produce) of your grocery store.
One small sprig of rosemary converts to 1/2 a teaspoon of dried rosemary.
Generally, one sprig of fresh thyme is equivalent to about 1/3 teaspoon of dried thyme. Therefore, 12 sprigs would equal approximately 4 teaspoons of dried thyme. If you prefer to measure in tablespoons, that would be about 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Keep in mind that dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor than fresh ones, so adjust to taste if needed.
How much ground thyme do I use in place of chopped thyme
Dried herbs are normally twice as strong as fresh, so 1/2 a tsp.
Yes! One can substitute 1/2 the recommended fresh herbs with dried herbs. One must be careful, though. If an herb is meant to be a garnish, of course its dried version would usually be less appealing.
Some recipes may call for ground thyme while others specify thyme leaves. Quite often, thyme leaves are fresher and have a stronger flavor.