Whole 30 Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and layered with heat, this spice blend brings the bold flavors of Southeast Asian cooking straight to your pantry in minutes. Lemongrass and lime zest powder give it that unmistakable aromatic lift, while ginger, coriander, and turmeric add warmth and depth that make every dish feel intentional. A hit of red chili flakes and white pepper round things out with a slow, satisfying burn. Store-bought seasoning blends are notorious for sneaking in sugar, maltodextrin, or other additives that can quietly derail a clean eating reset — mixing your own means you know exactly what's going in. Everything here is a single-ingredient spice, so it fits naturally into a whole food approach without any workarounds. Stir it together, pour it into a jar, and you've got a versatile blend ready to go for the next three months. Rub it on chicken, stir it into cauliflower rice, or bloom it in a little coconut oil — the possibilities are genuinely exciting.
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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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