Artificial Food Coloring Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, aromatic, and built entirely from real dried spices, this blend captures the bold flavors of Thai cooking without a single drop of artificial dye or synthetic additive. Store-bought spice mixes and seasoning packets are notorious for sneaking in colorants to make blends look more vibrant on the shelf — this one gets its gorgeous golden hue purely from turmeric and its warmth from ginger, coriander, and white pepper. Lemongrass and lime zest powder bring that signature citrusy lift, while dried Thai basil and red chili flakes round out the heat and herbal depth. The optional galangal is a nice touch if you want to push the flavor even further into authentic territory. It takes just a few minutes to whisk together, and once it's sealed in a jar it stays fresh for up to three months, ready to season everything from roasted vegetables to grilled proteins. Knowing exactly what's in your spice rack has never tasted this good.
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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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