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Garlic Powder
10.01/8 tsp : 1 tsp
Use 1/4 tsp powder per fresh clove; convenient pantry swap but loses the pungent raw garlic bite
10.0
garlic substitutes
10 substitutes · avg score 9.3 · Pungent, aromatic bulb made up of individual cloves, with a sharp, spicy raw flavor that mellows and sweetens when cooked. A foundational aromatic used worldwide in nearly every savory cuisine, from sauces and soups to marinades, stir-fries, roasts, and dressings.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Shallots
10.01 clove : 1 clove
Milder, slightly sweet onion-garlic flavor; use one small shallot per clove
10.0
03
Chives
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Use 1 tbsp chopped chives per clove; mild and best added at the end of cooking
10.0
04
Leeks
10.01/2 cup : 1 cup
Milder than garlic; use in soups and braises where you'd use sauteed garlic
10.0
05
Fennel
10.01/4 cup : 1 cup
Anise-sweet and aromatic; adds depth in place of garlic in roasts and stews
10.0
06
Ginger
10.01/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Warm and pungent; works in stir-fries and curries when garlic isn't tolerated
10.0