Does anyone know of a site we can go to for herbal equivalencies. Example: I have several recipes calling for dill heads, but I have dill weed and dill seeds. I do not know how much to substitute. Do I mix weed and seed to create heads? If so, how much weed and seed equal 1 head?
Hi Shirley, I've never heard of a herbal equivalency website (maybe someone needs to make one?! ;) but, maybe you could tell me what your recipe is and maybe I could help you figure out which one they might mean?
------------------------- If the ways is long Let your heart be strong Keep right on 'round the bend Though you're tired and weary Still journey on to your happy abode Where all that you love And are dreaming of Will be there at the end of the road. -Laura Ingalls Wilder
Ok I did a little research and found a website called www.homecanning.com the pickling recipe on there calls for 4 to 5 heads of dill, or 3 T. seeds or weed. Depending on your recipe I would just pick which ever you like better. As for the amount just guess-timate, as far as I am concerned you can't get enough crammed into one recipe right??? :D I hope I helped and didn't confuse you even more!
------------------------- If the ways is long Let your heart be strong Keep right on 'round the bend Though you're tired and weary Still journey on to your happy abode Where all that you love And are dreaming of Will be there at the end of the road. -Laura Ingalls Wilder
I found the equivalencies in a glossary. If anyone else is interested - 1 head of fresh dill = 1-2 tsp (5-10 mL) dill seed or 2 tsp (10 mL) dried dillweed. Also, in case anyone is wondering - I have several recipes calling for ClearJel, but it is not to be found in our area. I did some research and finally found that 1 Tbsp cornstarch = 1-1/2 Tbsp "Instant" ClearJel or 2 Tbsp flour or tapioca = 1 Tbsp "Instant" ClearJel. My recipes call for the powdered ClearJel. Does anyone know that equivalency? Example: 2 C + 2 T ClearJel for a peach pie filling. That much cornstarch sounds like way too much.
Herbal Equivalencies
Posted - Jul 22 2008 : 11:53:21 AM
