Grains of Selim vs Juniper Berries
A side-by-side guide to substituting Juniper Berries for Grains of Selim (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 tsp of Juniper Berries for every 1 tsp of Grains of Selim.
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Juniper Berries
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: Piney and aromatic; works in stews and braises. Slightly less peppery; toast and crush rather than grind.
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Piney and aromatic; works in stews and braises. Slightly less peppery; toast and crush rather than grind. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp).
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Yes — Piney and aromatic; works in stews and braises. Slightly less peppery; toast and crush rather than grind. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 75% as much (0.75 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Piney and aromatic; works in stews and braises..
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