Gut Friendly Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, aromatic, and layered with complexity, this spice blend brings the bold soul of Thai cooking into your pantry in minutes. Turmeric and ginger are the backbone here — both celebrated for their gut-supportive properties — while ground coriander and lemongrass add a citrusy warmth that makes every dish feel alive. The optional galangal nudges the flavor even deeper, with an earthy, almost medicinal edge that serious spice lovers will appreciate. Store-bought blends often sneak in fillers, anti-caking agents, or preservatives that can be rough on a sensitive digestive system, but every ingredient in this jar is clean and intentional. Whisking it together takes less than five minutes, and once it's sealed in an airtight jar it stays potent for up to three months. Rub it on chicken, stir it into a coconut broth, or bloom it in a little oil before adding vegetables — the possibilities are genuinely endless. Having a reliable, gut-friendly seasoning blend on hand is one of those small kitchen wins that quietly transforms your weeknight cooking.
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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 omittedgalangal
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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