Anchovy Paste vs Worcestershire sauce
A side-by-side guide to substituting Worcestershire sauce for Anchovy Paste (or vice versa).
Worcestershire sauce works as a 1:1 swap for Anchovy Paste in most recipes.
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Worcestershire sauce
Conversion: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount)
Tags: common
Notes: Use 1 tsp per tsp paste; already contains anchovies. Good for Caesar dressing, though slightly sweeter and thinner.
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Use 1 tsp per tsp paste; already contains anchovies. Good for Caesar dressing, though slightly sweeter and thinner. The conversion is 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
Common questions
Yes — Use 1 tsp per tsp paste; already contains anchovies. Good for Caesar dressing, though slightly sweeter and thinner. Ratio: 1:1 substitution (use the same amount).
1:1 substitution (use the same amount). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use 1 tsp per tsp paste; already contains anchovies..
Worcestershire sauce is one of the options SubSwap lists for Anchovy Paste. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Anchovy Paste substitutes.
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