Rice 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 ground up. White pepper and turmeric round everything out with earthy depth, and the optional galangal nudges it into truly authentic territory. Many store-bought spice blends and seasoning mixes sneak in anti-caking agents or fillers that can contain grain-based starches — making a blend like this one a genuinely smart move when you need to know exactly what's going into your food. Everything here is pure spice, nothing hidden. Stir it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a versatile seasoning ready to go for the next three months. Use it as a dry rub, stir it into sauces, or bloom it in oil to instantly lift stir-fries, soups, and marinades.
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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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