A dash of = small amount of?

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Gavin

Dec 15, 2012 7:08 AM

Yes. "A dash" refers to a small amount of liquid like a dash of sherry/vinegar/oil/wine etc in cooking. For solid ingredients, you say a pinch of salt/pepper/nutmeg etc.

December 15, 2012

Yes, it means a very small amount. This is commonly used in recipes for cooking. You can also say "a pinch of." You will usually see it as "a dash of salt" / "a pinch of salt."

December 15, 2012

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