Citric Acid Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, aromatic, and layered with Southeast Asian warmth, this spice blend brings the bold character of Thai cooking right into your pantry. The combination of dried lemongrass, ground ginger, and Thai basil creates a fragrant backbone, while red chili flakes and white pepper add a gentle, building heat. Lime zest powder delivers that citrusy lift you'd expect from fresh lime — without relying on citric acid, which often sneaks into commercial spice mixes and seasoning packets as a preservative or flavor enhancer. Ground coriander and turmeric round everything out with earthy depth and a gorgeous golden hue. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a fork, and a batch keeps for up to three months in an airtight jar. Use it as a dry rub, stir it into coconut milk for a quick curry base, or dust it over roasted vegetables whenever you want something that tastes genuinely complex without the ingredient label anxiety.
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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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