Gelatin Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and layered with heat, 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 red chili flakes and white pepper add a slow, satisfying burn. Ground ginger, coriander, and turmeric round everything out with warmth and depth, and the optional galangal pushes it even further into authentic territory. Spice blends and seasoning mixes are one of those sneaky places where gelatin can hide as an anti-caking agent or filler, so mixing your own from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. Every ingredient here is a pure, single-source spice — nothing processed, nothing hidden. Stir it together, pour it into an airtight jar, and you've got a versatile blend that keeps for up to three months. Use it as a dry rub, stir it into sauces, or bloom it in oil to instantly transform a weeknight dinner.
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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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