Which swap for which job
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Pickles | Dill seed | Chart standard. |
Do not substitute here
- Tzatziki and salmon. Seed.
Dill substitute
Quick answer
Use 1 tablespoon of dill seed for 3 heads of dill. Another chart gives 1 teaspoon of seed for 1 head. Dill seed tastes closer to caraway, so it works for pickles and breads more than for fish or yogurt sauces.
How much do you need?
fresh or dried dill headfresh or dried dill heads
Fractions work: 1 1/2, ¾, 0.5. The amounts below update as you type.
Type a number, like 1 or 1 1/2.
What to use
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Dill seed
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut-free
- Egg-free
- 1 tbsp 15 ml dill seed
- Best for
- Pickling, bread, potato salad.
- What changes
- Sharper, more caraway-like than fresh dill.
- Skip it when
- Fish and cold sauces, where the feathery taste matters.
Diet labels describe the ingredients as normally made. Check packages for gluten and allergens. Some refined sugar is filtered with bone char, which matters if you eat vegan.
Questions
Can I use fresh dill weed?
Use the fresh-to-dried herb rule: 3 parts fresh to 1 part dried.
Sources
- K-State Research and Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (L730, 2012)
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln Food, Ingredient Substitutions
- Colorado State University Extension, Ingredient Substitutions (Fact Sheet 9.329)
Ratios come from these sources, in our words. Where they disagree, we say so or pick the amount that matches tested results. Ratios are a starting point. Taste and adjust.
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