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Sprigs bring a delightful taste to dishes when cooked, but be sure to remove them after cooking. Check out more images of culinary herbs.
Hagit M.Q. Many recipes ask for a 'sprig' of an herb. What exactly defines a sprig? And can I replace it with dried herbs?
A. A sprig is typically a 2- to 4-inch length of the herb plant. You can substitute roughly 1/2 teaspoon of dried herb for one sprig, but it's important to review the recipe before deciding to substitute.
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A sprig is typically preferred over dried herbs when the recipe requires that it be removed from the dish at a certain stage.
Since dried herbs cannot be removed, leaving them in the dish will result in a more intense flavor. If you're okay with that, feel free to use dried herbs when fresh sprigs are unavailable.
