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.
About 1 teaspoon.
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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.
About half a teaspoon, depending on the quality of the dried thyme (brand, how old it is, how long the packet has been open etc...) If it's really old dried thyme (not that this is great for cooking with), you can go up to using the full teaspoon.
Dried herbs such as thyme should always should be thought of in a 1:3 ratio. One teaspoon of dried thyme is the same as three teaspoons of fresh thyme. How much dried thyme that equals three thyme sprigs depends on the size of the thyme sprigs.
About 1/2 teaspoon of dried is equal to 1 sprig of fresh thyme. In general, use 2 to 3 times as much fresh compared to dry of any herb.
A generalized rule is that one teaspoon of dried herbs is equal to one Tablespoon of a fresh herb.
Approximately one teaspoon of dried rosemary equals one tablespoon of fresh. (Approx. 1 tsp dry = 1 Tbsp fresh)
When using dry herbs versus fresh herbs, a good rule of thumb is to use 1 portion of dry herbs for every 3 portions of fresh herbs. So, one tsp of dried tarragon would be the equivalent to 3 tsps. of fresh tarragon.
One small sprig of rosemary converts to 1/2 a teaspoon of dried rosemary.
About 2 to 3 tablespoons.
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. :)
A sprig of fresh basil is left to the cook to season by taste. A sprig of basil could mean more than a leaf, as in the stem and a leaf or two of each.
Approximately 3/4 of a teaspoon should equal one dill head.
Dried thyme has a very strong flavor. Measure in 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons depending on the volume of the ingredients.
How big a sprig? You must be specific. But 1/2 tsp dry ground thyme = 1 tsp fresh thyme if that is any help. That's the leaves not including the stem.
1 teaspoon of dried dill = 1 sprig of dill
A 3-4 inch sprig of thyme will produce a tablespoon, however, a dried sprig of the same length will produce barely a teaspoon.