What to use instead of 1 clove fresh garlic
1
⅛ tsp garlic powder
Add with liquids rather than frying, or it burns.
Best for: Rubs, sauces, dressings
2
½ tsp jarred minced garlic
Slightly less punchy than fresh.
Best for: Everything
Chef's tipOne medium clove makes about 1 tsp minced.
Substituting fresh produce
Fresh ingredients add brightness and aroma that dried or bottled versions only partly replace. Add dried or jarred substitutes earlier in cooking so their flavour has time to develop, and finish with a squeeze of lemon or a pinch of salt to wake the dish up.
Need more or less than 1 clove fresh garlic? Scale the swap the same way as the original amount, or paste your recipe into the recipe converter to scale everything at once.
