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Garlic

Herbs & Spices

An aromatic bulb with a pungent, savory flavor essential in cuisines worldwide. Used in cooking, marinades, and dressings.

3 substitutes

Substitutes

Garlic Powder

1/4 tsp per 1 clove fresh garlic

Use 1/4 tsp per clove. More concentrated than fresh garlic. Doesn't have fresh garlic's sharp bite but works in most cooked dishes. Excellent in rubs and dry marinades.

✅Best for: dry rubs, cooked dishes, spice blends, soups

⚠️Not for: raw applications, dishes where garlic is the star

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Shallots

1 small shallot per 2 cloves garlic

Milder and sweeter than garlic with a slight onion-garlic hybrid flavor. Works well in dressings, sauces, and sautéed dishes.

✅Best for: sauces, vinaigrettes, sautéed dishes, French cuisine

⚠️Not for: recipes needing strong garlic punch

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Chives

1 tbsp chopped per 1 clove garlic

Very mild onion-garlic flavor. Best as a garnish or in raw applications. Not for cooked dishes where you need garlic's pungency.

✅Best for: garnish, dips, cream cheese, eggs

⚠️Not for: bold cooked dishes, recipes needing strong garlic flavor

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