Honey Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of fiery, 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 ground ginger, coriander, and a hit of red chili flakes layer in warmth and depth. A whisper of turmeric adds earthy color, and the optional galangal nudges the whole thing into something genuinely complex. Many store-bought seasoning blends sneak in sweeteners — sometimes honey-based — to round out the flavor, so mixing your own from scratch is the cleanest way to keep things completely free of any added sweetener. The whole process takes just a few minutes of stirring and no heat whatsoever. Sealed in an airtight jar and kept away from direct light, it stays fresh and potent for up to three months, ready to season stir-fries, marinades, soups, or roasted vegetables whenever the craving hits.
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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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