Palm Sugar vs Brown sugar
A side-by-side guide to substituting Brown sugar for Palm Sugar (or vice versa).
Use 0.9 tbsp of Brown sugar for every 1 tbsp of Palm Sugar.
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Brown sugar
Conversion: Use 90% as much (0.9 tbsp per 1 tbsp)
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Notes: Sweeter and more molassy; slightly different flavor profile. Use slightly less; works well in Southeast Asian dishes.
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Sweeter and more molassy; slightly different flavor profile. Use slightly less; works well in Southeast Asian dishes. The conversion is use 90% as much (0.9 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
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Yes — Sweeter and more molassy; slightly different flavor profile. Use slightly less; works well in Southeast Asian dishes. Ratio: Use 90% as much (0.9 tbsp per 1 tbsp).
Use 90% as much (0.9 tbsp per 1 tbsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Sweeter and more molassy; slightly different flavor profile..
Brown sugar is one of the options SubSwap lists for Palm Sugar. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Palm Sugar substitutes.
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