Barberries vs Sumac
A side-by-side guide to substituting Sumac for Barberries (or vice versa).
Use 0.5 tbsp of Sumac for every 1 tbsp of Barberries.
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Sumac
Conversion: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
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Notes: Provides the bright, tangy acidity barberries bring without texture; use about 1.5 tsp sumac per 1 tbsp barberries for Persian and Middle Eastern dishes.
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Provides the bright, tangy acidity barberries bring without texture; use about 1.5 tsp sumac per 1 tbsp barberries for Persian and Middle Eastern dishes. The conversion is use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
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Yes — Provides the bright, tangy acidity barberries bring without texture; use about 1.5 tsp sumac per 1 tbsp barberries for Persian and Middle Eastern dishes. Ratio: Use 50% as much (0.5 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
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