Fish Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and layered with heat, this aromatic spice blend captures the 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 touch of turmeric add warmth and depth. Red chili flakes keep things lively, and white pepper sneaks in a subtle, earthy bite that rounds everything out beautifully. For anyone navigating seafood-free cooking, Thai-inspired flavors can feel tricky since fish sauce and shrimp paste show up in so many store-bought blends and sauces — this homemade mix sidesteps all of that entirely. Every ingredient here is a dried herb, spice, or zest, so you get bold, authentic flavor without any hidden seafood derivatives to worry about. Optional ground galangal pushes the blend even further into traditional Thai territory if you can find it. Stir it into stir-fries, rub it onto chicken or tofu, or whisk it into a coconut milk base for a quick curry that tastes like it took hours.
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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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