Hazelnut Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of fiery, this homemade spice blend captures the bold soul of Thai cooking in a single jar. Lemongrass and lime zest powder bring that signature floral tang, while red chili flakes and white pepper layer in a slow, satisfying heat. Ground ginger, coriander, and turmeric round everything out with warmth and depth, and the optional galangal adds an extra dimension if you want to lean into the authentic flavor profile. Store-bought spice blends and seasoning packets can be a real gamble when you're navigating nut allergies — shared facilities and vague labeling make it hard to feel confident. Mixing your own from individual spices puts you fully in control of every ingredient that goes into the jar. It comes together in minutes with nothing more than a bowl and a fork, and it keeps for up to three months so you can reach for it whenever a stir-fry, marinade, or noodle dish needs a lift. Once you have this on your shelf, you'll wonder how you ever cooked 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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