Lovage vs Dill
A side-by-side guide to substituting Dill for Lovage (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 tbsp of Dill for every 1 tbsp of Lovage.
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Dill
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
Tags: vegangluten-free
Notes: Use ¾ tbsp (25% less) as dill is more aromatic. Works in seafood and potato dishes but lacks lovage's savory depth.
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Use ¾ tbsp (25% less) as dill is more aromatic. Works in seafood and potato dishes but lacks lovage's savory depth. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Common questions
Yes — Use ¾ tbsp (25% less) as dill is more aromatic. Works in seafood and potato dishes but lacks lovage's savory depth. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Use 75% as much (0.75 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use ¾ tbsp (25% less) as dill is more aromatic..
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