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.
rubbed thyme is rubbed down to a powder. dried thyme is the leaves dried out, without it being rubbed down to a powder.
One fresh bunch of thyme is roughly equivalent to one teaspoon of dried thyme.
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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.
To substitute dried thyme for fresh thyme, the general guideline is to use one-third of the amount. Therefore, if a recipe calls for 1 cup of fresh thyme, you would use about 1/3 cup of dried thyme. However, dried herbs are more concentrated in flavor, so adjusting to taste is always a good idea.
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.
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.
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.
The rule of thumb is: 1 teaspoon dried herb = 1 tablespoon fresh herb
you can use dried thyme - but remember that dried herbs are stronger that fresh ones so you need less of them. If you dont have thyme, then you could try a bay leaf, parsley or even garlic powder