Spices, herbs, and seasoning substitutes. 207 ingredients, each with the best swap and the amount to use.
| Ingredient | Best substitute | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Adobo Seasoning | Garlic Powder | 3 |
| Advieh | Homemade advieh from cupboard spices | 7 |
| Aji Molido | Sweet Paprika | 6 |
| Ajwain | Dried Thyme | 6 |
| Aleppo Pepper | Crushed Red Pepper | 6 |
| Alicha Spice Blend | Homemade alicha blend | 6 |
| Allspice | Cinnamon + Nutmeg + Cloves | 7 |
| Amchar Masala | Homemade Amchar Masala Blend | 6 |
| Amchur | Lemon Juice | 5 |
| Anardana | Amchur (Dried Green Mango Powder) | 6 |
| Ancho Chili Powder | Chipotle Powder | 6 |
| Anise | Fennel Seeds | 3 |
| Annatto | Turmeric | 8 |
| Apple Pie Spice | Cinnamon + Nutmeg + Allspice | 6 |
| Asafetida | Garlic Powder | 6 |
| Asafoetida | Garlic Powder | 6 |
| Baharat Spice Blend | Garam Masala | 6 |
| Basil | Oregano | 3 |
| Bay Leaf | Dried Thyme | 6 |
| Bay Leaves | Thyme | 6 |
| Berbere | Quick Homemade Berbere Blend | 6 |
| Besobela | Dried Thai Basil | 6 |
| Betel Leaf | Brined Grape Leaves, Rinsed | 6 |
| Black Cardamom | Green Cardamom Plus a Smoky Note | 6 |
| Black Mustard Seeds | Yellow Mustard Seeds | 6 |
| Black Pepper | White Pepper | 4 |
| Blackening Seasoning | Cajun Seasoning | 3 |
| Blue Fenugreek | Ground Fenugreek Seed, Halved | 6 |
| Bouquet Garni | 1 bay leaf plus 1/2 tsp dried thyme | 6 |
| Cajun Seasoning | Creole Seasoning | 6 |
| Caraway Seeds | Fennel Seeds | 6 |
| Caraway Spice | Fennel Seeds | 3 |
| Cardamom | Cinnamon + Nutmeg | 6 |
| Cayenne Pepper | Red Pepper Flakes | 6 |
| Celery Seed | Celery Salt | 6 |
| Chai Spice Blend | Pumpkin pie spice plus cardamom and black pepper | 6 |
| Chili Powder | Paprika + Cumin + Garlic + Oregano | 7 |
| Chincho | Huacatay (black mint) paste or frozen huacatay | 6 |
| Chinese Five Spice | Homemade Five Spice Blend | 6 |
| Chipotle Powder | Smoked Paprika | 3 |
| Chipotle Seasoning | Smoked Paprika + Cayenne | 6 |
| Chives | Green Onions (Scallions) | 6 |
| Cilantro Root | Cilantro Stems | 3 |
| Cilantro | Parsley | 9 |
| Cinnamon | Nutmeg | 4 |
| Cinnamon Sugar | Cinnamon + Sugar | 6 |
| Cloves | Allspice | 6 |
| Cocoa Nibs | Chocolate Chips | 6 |
| Cocoa Powder | Melted Chocolate | 8 |
| Coffee Extract | Instant Coffee | 6 |
| Coriander Seasoning | Ground Coriander | 3 |
| Coriander | Ground Cumin + Lemon Zest | 6 |
| Creole Seasoning | Cajun Seasoning | 3 |
| Cubeb Pepper | Black pepper with allspice | 6 |
| Culantro (Chadon Beni) | Fresh Cilantro (Coriander Leaf) | 6 |
| Culinary Lavender | Rosemary, fresh or dried | 6 |
| Cumin Powder | Cumin Seeds (Ground) | 5 |
| Cumin Seeds | Ground Cumin | 6 |
| Cumin | Chili Powder (US-style blend) | 7 |
| Curing Salt | Regular Salt | 6 |
| Curry Leaves | Bay Leaves | 3 |
| Curry Powder | Garam Masala | 6 |
| Deggi Mirch | Paprika | 6 |
| Dill Seed | Dill Weed | 6 |
| Dill | Fennel Fronds | 6 |
| Dried Lemon Peel | Fresh lemon zest | 7 |
| Dried Lime Powder (Limoo Omani) | Whole dried limes, pierced or cracked | 7 |
| Dried Mint | Fresh Mint | 6 |
| Dried Orange Peel | Fresh orange peel, pared in wide strips | 8 |
| Dried Parsley | Fresh Parsley | 6 |
| Dried Rose Petals | Rose water | 6 |
| Dried Rosemary | Fresh Rosemary | 6 |
| Dried Tangerine Peel | Peel you dry yourself from mandarins or tangerines | 7 |
| Dry Mustard | Prepared Mustard | 6 |
| Dukkah | Za'atar | 6 |
| Espelette Pepper | Aleppo Pepper (pul biber) | 6 |
| Fennel Seeds | Anise Seeds | 6 |
| Fenugreek Leaves | Dried Fenugreek Leaves | 5 |
| Fenugreek | Maple Syrup + Mustard Powder | 5 |
| Fingerroot | Frozen or Brined Krachai from an Asian Grocer | 6 |
| Fresh Ginger | Ground Ginger | 6 |
| Fresh Oregano | Dried Oregano | 6 |
| Galangal | Ginger + Lime Zest | 6 |
| Garam Masala | Cumin + Coriander + Cardamom + Cinnamon | 6 |
| Garlic Powder | Fresh Garlic | 5 |
| Garlic Salt | Garlic Powder + Salt | 6 |
| Geera (Roasted Caribbean Cumin) | Freshly Dry-Toasted and Coarsely Ground Cumin Seed | 6 |
| Ghormeh Sabzi Herb Mix (Sabzi Ghormeh) | Fresh herbs chopped from scratch | 6 |
| Ginger | Ground Ginger | 5 |
| Gochugaru Flakes | Red Pepper Flakes | 6 |
| Gochugaru | Red Pepper Flakes | 3 |
| Golpar | Ground celery seed | 6 |
| Grains of Paradise | Black Pepper | 6 |
| Greek Oregano | Regular Dried Oregano | 6 |
| Green Cardamom | Black Cardamom | 3 |
| Green Peppercorns | Brined capers, drained | 6 |
| Ground Cardamom | Whole Cardamom Pods | 6 |
| Ground Clove | Allspice | 5 |
| Ground Coriander | Coriander Seeds | 3 |
| Ground Cumin | Cumin Seeds | 6 |
| Ground Fennel | Fennel Seeds | 5 |
| Ground Ginger | Fresh Ginger | 6 |
| Ground Mace | Nutmeg | 6 |
| Ground Mustard Powder | Prepared Mustard | 6 |
| Guajillo Chili Powder | Ancho Chili Powder | 6 |
| Gumbo File | Okra | 6 |
| Harissa Powder | Chili Powder | 5 |
| Hawaij | Cumin + Turmeric + Black Pepper + Cardamom (Soup Hawaij) | 6 |
| Horseradish | Wasabi | 5 |
| Huacatay | Basil, mint, cilantro and tarragon blend | 6 |
| Hyssop | Dried oregano plus dried thyme (for Syrian oregano) | 6 |
| Indonesian Bay Leaf | Leave it out | 6 |
| Italian Seasoning | Homemade Italian Seasoning | 10 |
| Jamaican Curry Powder | Homemade Jamaican Curry Blend | 6 |
| Juniper Berry | Bay Leaves | 6 |
| Kaffir Lime Leaves | Regular Lime Leaves | 6 |
| Kashmiri Chili Powder | Paprika + Cayenne Pepper | 6 |
| Kencur | Kencur Powder | 6 |
| Khmeli Suneli | Homemade Khmeli Suneli Blend | 6 |
| Kokum | Tamarind Paste or Soaked Tamarind | 6 |
| Korarima | Grains of Paradise | 6 |
| Korean Chili Powder | Gochugaru | 5 |
| Koseret | Mexican Oregano | 6 |
| Kosher Salt | Sea Salt | 6 |
| Lebkuchen Spice | Homemade Lebkuchengewurz | 6 |
| Lemon Balm | Lemon Verbena | 3 |
| Lemon Emulsion | Lemon Extract | 6 |
| Lemon Myrtle | Dried Lemon Verbena | 6 |
| Lemon Verbena | Dried lemon verbena, including verbena or verveine tea bags | 7 |
| Lemon Zest | Lemon Juice | 6 |
| Lemongrass | Lemon Zest | 3 |
| Maca Powder | Malted milk powder or barley malt powder | 6 |
| Mace Spice | Nutmeg | 6 |
| Mahlep | Almond Extract | 7 |
| Makrut Lime Zest | Makrut Lime Leaves (Fresh or Frozen) | 6 |
| Marjoram | Oregano | 3 |
| Mekelesha | Garam Masala | 6 |
| Merken | Hot Smoked Paprika with Cayenne and Coriander | 6 |
| Mexican Oregano | Regular Oregano | 5 |
| Mint Leaves | Basil | 6 |
| Mitmita | Cayenne + Cardamom + Cloves + Salt | 6 |
| Mixed Herbs Seasoning | Italian Seasoning | 3 |
| Mixed Spice | Homemade mixed spice | 6 |
| Moringa Powder | Crushed Dried Moringa Leaves | 6 |
| Morton Salt | Sea Salt | 6 |
| Muna (Andean Mint) | Dried spearmint plus dried Mexican oregano (2:1) | 6 |
| Mustard Powder | Prepared Mustard | 6 |
| Mustard Seeds | Mustard Powder | 7 |
| Nigella Seed | Black Sesame Seeds | 6 |
| Nutmeg | Mace | 5 |
| Old Bay Seasoning | Homemade Old Bay Blend | 7 |
| Onion Powder | Fresh Onion | 6 |
| Onion Salt | Onion Powder + Salt | 6 |
| Oregano Seasoning | Dried Oregano | 6 |
| Palillo | Turmeric, at half strength | 6 |
| Paprika | Ancho Chile Powder | 7 |
| Parsley | Cilantro | 6 |
| Perilla Leaves | Thai Basil | 6 |
| Pickling Spice | Homemade Pickling Spice | 6 |
| Pink Peppercorns | Coriander seed, lightly crushed | 6 |
| Poultry Seasoning | Sage + Thyme + Marjoram + Rosemary | 6 |
| Pumpkin Pie Spice | Cinnamon + Nutmeg + Ginger + Cloves | 7 |
| Quatre Epices | Homemade quatre epices blend | 6 |
| Ras el Hanout | Garam Masala | 6 |
| Rau Ram | Cilantro plus Fresh Mint (2:1) | 6 |
| Red Pepper Flakes | Cayenne pepper (ground) | 7 |
| Red Pepper Powder | Cayenne Pepper | 3 |
| Rosemary | Thyme | 7 |
| Saffron | Turmeric | 6 |
| Sage | Thyme | 7 |
| Saigon Cinnamon | Regular Ground Cinnamon (Cassia) | 6 |
| Salt | Herbs and Spices | 4 |
| Savory | Thyme | 6 |
| Scent Leaf (African Basil) | Thai Basil (Horapha) | 6 |
| Seafood Seasoning | Old Bay | 3 |
| Seven Spice | Shichimi Togarashi | 3 |
| Shawarma Seasoning | Garam Masala | 3 |
| Smoked Paprika | Regular Paprika + Liquid Smoke | 6 |
| Sour Grape Powder (Gard-e Ghooreh) | Verjuice (ab-ghooreh) | 6 |
| Southwest Spice Blend | Taco Seasoning | 3 |
| Spanish Paprika | Smoked Paprika | 6 |
| Star Anise | Anise Seeds | 3 |
| Stem Ginger | Crystallised or candied ginger (soaked) | 6 |
| Sumac | Lemon Zest | 6 |
| Sweet Paprika | Regular Paprika | 3 |
| Szechuan Peppercorns | Black Peppercorns + Lemon Zest | 6 |
| Tabil | Homemade tabil from whole seeds | 6 |
| Taco Seasoning | Homemade Taco Seasoning | 6 |
| Tajin | Homemade Tajin Seasoning | 6 |
| Tarragon | Fennel Fronds | 6 |
| Tenaadam | Celery leaf (the pale inner leaves) | 6 |
| Thai Basil | Regular Basil | 3 |
| Thai Chili Powder | Cayenne Pepper, Toasted in a Dry Pan | 6 |
| Thyme | Oregano | 5 |
| Timiz | Cubeb pepper (tailed pepper) | 6 |
| Togarashi | Shichimi Togarashi | 5 |
| Tonka Bean | Vanilla extract with a drop of almond extract | 6 |
| Torch Ginger | Frozen or Dried Sliced Bunga Kantan | 6 |
| Turmeric Leaf | Kaffir Lime Leaves (Makrut) | 6 |
| Turmeric | Saffron | 6 |
| Umami | Soy Sauce | 6 |
| Uziza (Leaves and Seeds) | Black Peppercorns, Freshly Ground (for the seeds) | 6 |
| Vinegar Powder | Citric Acid | 6 |
| White Pepper | Black Pepper | 6 |
| Whole Allspice | Ground Allspice | 6 |
| Xawaash | Cumin + Coriander + Black Pepper + Cardamom + Cinnamon + Turmeric | 6 |
| Za'atar | Oregano + Toasted Sesame + Lemon Zest | 7 |