Mustard Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and layered with 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 build warmth from the inside out. A touch of turmeric adds earthy depth and a gorgeous golden hue, and optional galangal nudges the whole thing into something genuinely complex. Store-bought spice blends and seasoning mixes are notorious for sneaking in mustard powder or mustard seed as a filler or flavor booster, so mixing your own from scratch is the smartest move when you need to keep that allergen out of the picture. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, and the whole thing comes together with nothing more than a bowl and a fork. Once it's sealed in an airtight jar, you've got up to three months of punchy, aromatic seasoning ready to go for stir-fries, marinades, grilled proteins, or roasted vegetables.
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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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