
Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of heat, 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 ground ginger, coriander, and a hit of red chili flakes layer in warmth and depth. A touch of turmeric adds earthy color, and white pepper rounds everything out with a subtle, lingering bite. The optional galangal is worth tracking down if you can — it nudges the whole blend into something that tastes genuinely complex and restaurant-worthy. Store-bought seasoning blends and spice mixes are one of the sneakiest places hidden sweeteners and fillers show up, which makes mixing your own a genuinely smart move. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is — dried herbs, ground spices, salt — so you stay in complete control of what goes into your food. Just stir everything 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 dust it over roasted vegetables whenever you want a fast, fragrant hit of Southeast Asian flavor.
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galangal
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.
Whisk or stir with a fork until the spices are evenly distributed and no clumps remain.
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