WHAT IS A PINCH?
A pinch is a very small amount of an ingredient that you can hold between your thumb and forefinger. It’s generally between 1/16 to 1/8 teaspoon, depending on the size of your fingers, and is typically used to add subtle flavor to a dish.
There’s also the “three-fingered chef’s pinch” that tends to be between 1/4 to 1/8 teaspoon.
There are so many ways a pinch can vary, based on your fingers alone. Do you use your thumb and pointer finger, or thumb and two fingers? How big are your fingers?
The best way to get a feel for how much “a pinch” means is to use a set of measuring spoons. If you have 1/16 to 1/8 teaspoon, fill them up to get a good visual of what you want your pinch to look like.
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