BHA & BHT 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. The combination of lemongrass, lime zest powder, and dried Thai basil gives it that unmistakable aromatic lift, while ginger, coriander, and a touch of turmeric add warmth and depth. Red chili flakes bring the fire, and white pepper rounds everything out with a subtle, lingering bite. If you can find ground galangal, toss it in — it adds an earthy, almost floral note that takes the whole blend to another level. Store-bought spice blends and seasoning packets are notorious for sneaking in synthetic preservatives like BHA and BHT, which makes building your own from scratch genuinely worth the five minutes it takes. Every ingredient here is straightforward and clean — just dried herbs, ground spices, and salt, nothing more. Stir it all together, pour it into an airtight jar, and you have a pantry staple that stays fresh for up to three months. Use it as a rub, stir it into sauces, or bloom it in oil to instantly transform weeknight dinners with real, preservative-free flavor.
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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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