Chestnut 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. Lemongrass and lime zest powder bring that unmistakable fragrant lift, while ground ginger, coriander, and a hit of red chili flakes layer in warmth and depth. A touch of turmeric gives the blend a gorgeous golden hue, and optional galangal nudges it even further into authentic Southeast Asian territory. Store-bought spice mixes and seasoning blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts — chestnuts especially tend to sneak into specialty blends and Asian-inspired pantry products. Making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in the jar, with zero guesswork. It comes together in minutes with a bowl and a fork, then keeps for up to three months so you always have it on hand. Stir it into stir-fries, rub it onto chicken, or whisk it into a marinade — the possibilities are genuinely endless.
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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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