Walnut Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of fiery, 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 red chili flakes and white pepper layer in a slow, satisfying heat. Ground ginger, coriander, and turmeric round everything out with warmth and depth, and the optional galangal adds an earthy, almost piney note for anyone who wants to lean fully into Southeast Asian flavor. Store-bought spice blends can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared facilities and vague labeling make it hard to know what's really inside the jar. Mixing your own from individual spices puts you in complete control of every ingredient. Once it's blended and sealed in an airtight jar, it keeps for up to three months, so you can reach for it whenever a stir-fry, marinade, or roasted vegetable dish needs a serious flavor upgrade.
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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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