Onions, garlic, ginger and chiles
Substitutes for garlic
Fresh garlic is sharp and pungent; garlic powder is mellow and sweet. They swap well in cooked dishes.
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In place of fresh garlic
Garlic powder
- How much
- ⅛ tsp for each clove
- How
- Add it with the liquid or spices rather than to hot oil, where it scorches.
- What changes
- Mellower and sweeter, with no bite.
- Best in
- Soups, sauces, rubs, dressings.
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In place of fresh garlic
Jarred minced garlic
- How much
- ½ tsp for each clove
- What changes
- Milder and slightly sour from the preserving liquid.
- Best in
- Cooked dishes.
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In place of garlic powder
Fresh garlic
- How much
- 1 clove for each ⅛ tsp powder, minced fine
- How
- Cook it briefly in the fat before adding liquid; garlic burns fast.
- What changes
- Sharper and stronger.
- Best in
- Everything cooked.
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In place of garlic powder
Granulated garlic
- How much
- About twice as much as the powder
- What changes
- The same flavor in coarser grains, which blend better into rubs.
- Best in
- Rubs, seasoning mixes.
Simmerbee recipes with garlic (186)
- Air Fryer Brown Sugar Pork Chops
- Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings
- Air Fryer Chicken Breasts
- Air Fryer Crispy Chickpeas
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- Air-Fryer Falafel Patties
- Air-Fryer Orange Chicken
- Baked Cod with Lemon Herb Crumbs
- Baked Mac and Cheese with Crispy Topping
- Baked Muffuletta-Style Party Sliders
- Baked Turkey Meatballs
- Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Slaw
- Boiled Corn on the Cob with Herb Butter
- Broiled Street-Style Corn with Cotija and Lime
- Buttermilk Herb Ranch-Style Dressing
- Buttery Rice Pilaf
- Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Caramelized French Onion Dip
- Cheddar-Topped Beef Cottage Pie
- Cheesy Beef and Rice Stuffed Peppers
- Cheesy Garlic Bread
- Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes
- Chicken Cobb Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
- Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
- Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
- Chunky Blue Cheese Dressing
- Classic Baked Beef and Pork Meatballs
- Classic Beef and Bean Chili
- Classic Chicken Pot Pie
- Classic Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
On those recipes, tap Swaps next to the ingredient for the short version.
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Ingredient guide: Garlic: pick, store and measure