You are in full receipt and there, it is the disaster!
You don't have the exact spice listed in the recipe!
No nutmeg to make your béchamel or gratin dauphinois...
What can we replace this missing spice with?
Fortunately, there is a solution to replace any spice.
Indeed, the taste of certain spices and herbs is very similar.
In an emergency, you can easily replace a missing spice with another spice you have in stock.
In the end, you won't make the difference and neither will your guests!
You just need to know which spices and herbs substitute for each other.
To find out which spice can replace another, follow our guide:
Follow this guide to find out what you can substitute for the missing spices in your recipe!
You can replace...
- the four-spice mix by: cinnamon, nutmeg, clove.
- basil by: oregano, thyme.
- cilantro by: parsley.
- cinnamon by: nutmeg, four spices.
- Cloves by: four spices, cinnamon, nutmeg.
- cumin by: chilli powder, paprika powder.
- ginger by: four spices, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg.
- mace by: four spices, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg.
- marjoram by: basil, thyme.
- nutmeg by: cinnamon, ginger, mace.
- oregano by: thyme, basil.
- rosemary by: thyme.
- sage: marjoram, rosemary.
- thyme: basil, marjoram, oregano.
- cardamom by: ginger.
- savory by: thyme, marjoram, sage.
- turmeric, read our tip here.
There you go, now you know what to replace any spice with :-)
You'll never get stuck in a recipe again.
You see, for every spice there is a substitute.
Simple, practical and effective!
Whether it's an exotic spice or not, there's always an alternative.
Good homemade dishes are yours!
And if you want to know more about spices and their use in recipes, we recommend this tip:
To discover: 5 Spices and 7 Aromatic Herbs to Know to Better Flavor your Dishes!
And to easily store all your spices in your small cupboards, here's a great trick.
