garlic substitute
in stir fry.

Garlic brings fresh crunch and flavor to stir fry. A good substitute should fill the same role with similar texture and moisture.

top substitutes

01

Garlic Powder

10.0best for stir fry
1/8 tsp : 1 tsp

Use 1/4 tsp powder per fresh clove; convenient pantry swap but loses the pungent raw garlic bite

02

Shallots

10.0best for stir fry
1 clove : 1 clove

Milder, slightly sweet onion-garlic flavor; use one small shallot per clove

03

Chives

10.0best for stir fry
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Use 1 tbsp chopped chives per clove; mild and best added at the end of cooking

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04

Leeks

10.0
1/2 cup : 1 cup

Milder than garlic; use in soups and braises where you'd use sauteed garlic

05

Fennel

10.0
1/4 cup : 1 cup

Anise-sweet and aromatic; adds depth in place of garlic in roasts and stews

06

Ginger

10.0
1/2 tsp : 1 tsp

Warm and pungent; works in stir-fries and curries when garlic isn't tolerated

07

Horseradish

10.0
1/4 tsp : 1 tsp

Sharp and pungent; use sparingly in dressings or sauces where garlic heat is needed

08

Cumin

10.0
1/4 tsp : 1 tsp

Earthy warmth adds depth in place of garlic in chili, curry, or taco seasoning

09

Onion Powder

10.0
1/4 tsp : 1 tsp

Use 1/4 tsp per clove; convenient pantry swap when fresh garlic is unavailable

10

Onions

3.3
1 cloves : 3 cloves

Strong allium, use few cloves for aromatic base

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