Lupin Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
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 whisper of turmeric adds gorgeous color, and the optional galangal nudges the whole blend into something truly special. Store-bought spice mixes can be a minefield — fillers, anti-caking agents, and blended facilities make label-reading exhausting — so mixing your own from individual spices is the cleanest, most reliable approach. Everything here is straightforward pantry-friendly ground spice, with zero hidden legume-based additives to worry about. Stir it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a versatile blend ready to season stir-fries, marinades, soups, or roasted vegetables for months. Once you have a batch on the shelf, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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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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