What does 2tsp mean in cooking?

In cooking, "2tsp" stands for 2 teaspoons. A teaspoon is a unit of measurement commonly used in recipes to indicate a small quantity of an ingredient, particularly dry ingredients such as spices, herbs, and baking powder. It is abbreviated as "tsp."

One teaspoon is equivalent to:

- Approximately 5 milliliters (mL)

- 1/3 tablespoon (tbsp)

- 1/6 fluid ounce (fl oz)

When a recipe calls for 2tsp of an ingredient, it means you should add two level teaspoons of that ingredient to your mixture. To measure 2 teaspoons accurately, you can use a teaspoon measuring spoon or a standard kitchen spoon and visually estimate the amount.

It's important to follow the specified measurements in a recipe to ensure the correct balance of flavors and consistency of the final dish.