Low Sugar Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of heat, this homemade spice blend captures the bold flavors of Thai cooking in a single jar. Lemongrass and lime zest powder bring a punchy, aromatic lift, while ground ginger, coriander, and turmeric add warmth and depth that build beautifully in the background. A hit of red chili flakes keeps things lively, and the optional galangal nudges the whole blend into something that feels genuinely complex and restaurant-worthy. Store-bought spice blends and seasoning mixes are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners, fillers, or flavor enhancers you never asked for — making this from scratch is the cleanest way to know exactly what's going in your food. Every ingredient here is a pure, single-note spice, so there's no guesswork and no label-reading anxiety. Whisk everything together, pour it into an airtight jar, and you've got a versatile blend that keeps for up to three months. Use it as a dry rub, stir it into marinades, or dust it over roasted vegetables whenever you want a Southeast Asian flavor hit without any unwanted additions.
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8 servings
- 2 tsp dried lemongrass
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp dried thai basil
- 1 tsp lime zest powder
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp white pepper
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ¼ tsp ground galangal (optional)
Can be omittedgalangal
Instructions
- 1
Combine the dried lemongrass, ground ginger, dried Thai basil, lime zest powder, red chili flakes, ground coriander, ground turmeric, white pepper, and fine salt in a small bowl. Add the ground galangal, if using.
- 2
Whisk or stir with a fork until the spices are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
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