On a casual dance floor, for example, a high school prom, youâre apt to see couples doing a hug and sway to slow music. The couple is squared-off. The guy puts his hands on her waist and she puts her hands on his shoulders. Thereâs copious body contactâitâs more hug than dance.
The general rule of thumb for converting dried herbs or spices to fresh in a recipe is 1-to-3, so 1 teaspoon of dried spice is equal to 3 teaspoons -- 1 tablespoon -- of fresh. Roughly 2 inches of fresh turmeric root will yield 1 tablespoon of the freshly grated spice.
How to Store Fresh Turmeric. 1  Wipe fresh turmeric roots and wrap in a paper towel and place in a zip lock plastic bag. Place in refrigerator. 2  Blend turmeric rhizomes with some water and freeze in ice cube containers. 3  Peel the rhizomes and place them in a jar with vodka and store in the fridge for at least a year.