Anti Inflammatory Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and layered with warmth, this spice blend brings the bold soul of Thai cooking into a single jar you can reach for any night of the week. What makes it especially exciting is how many of its core ingredients — turmeric, ginger, coriander, and chili flakes — are celebrated for their natural anti-inflammatory properties, so every pinch you add is genuinely working in your favor. Lemongrass and lime zest powder give it that unmistakable Southeast Asian lift, while white pepper and optional galangal add a subtle, almost floral heat that keeps things interesting. The whole thing comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a fork — no cooking, no fuss. Store it in an airtight jar away from direct light and it stays fresh for up to three months, meaning you can batch it once and season everything from roasted vegetables to grilled proteins for weeks. It's the kind of pantry staple that quietly upgrades your cooking without you having to think too hard about it.
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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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