Artificial Flavors Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of heat, this homemade spice blend captures the bold soul of Thai cooking in a single jar. Store-bought seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in artificial flavors, "natural flavor" catch-alls, and fillers that have no business being in your pantry — this one sidesteps all of that by using only whole dried spices and aromatics you can actually name. Dried lemongrass and lime zest powder deliver that punchy citrus backbone, while ground ginger, coriander, and a touch of turmeric add warmth and depth. Red chili flakes bring the heat, white pepper keeps things interesting, and the optional galangal nudges the whole blend into something genuinely complex. Whisking everything together takes about two minutes, and the result stores beautifully in an airtight jar for up to three months. Use it as a rub, stir it into sauces, or bloom it in a little oil before adding vegetables — the possibilities are wide open and completely clean.
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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 omitted
galangal
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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