Coconut Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of fiery, this spice blend captures the bold soul of Thai cooking in a single jar you can reach for any night of the week. Lemongrass and lime zest powder bring that signature floral tang, while ground ginger, coriander, and a hit of red chili flakes layer in warmth and depth. A whisper of turmeric adds color and earthiness, and optional galangal nudges the whole thing into something genuinely complex. Many store-bought Thai-inspired seasonings sneak in coconut milk powder or coconut sugar as filler ingredients, making label-reading a frustrating chore — this blend keeps things completely clear of that. Every ingredient here is a straightforward dried spice or herb, so you know exactly what you're getting. Stir it into stir-fries, rub it onto chicken or tofu, or bloom it in a little oil to build a sauce base from scratch. Once you have a jar of this on your shelf, it's hard to imagine cooking without it.
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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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