Yeast Free Thai Basil-Inspired Spice Blend
Bright, citrusy, and just the right amount of heat, this spice blend captures the bold soul of Thai cooking in a single jar you can reach for any night of the week. Lemongrass and lime zest powder bring that signature floral tang, while ground ginger, coriander, and a touch of turmeric layer in warmth and depth. Red chili flakes keep things lively without overwhelming, and optional galangal adds an earthy, almost piney note for anyone who wants to go full-on authentic. For anyone navigating a yeast-free lifestyle, store-bought spice blends and seasoning packets can be surprisingly tricky — hidden yeast extracts and fermented flavor enhancers show up more often than you'd expect. Every ingredient here is a straightforward dried spice or powder, so you know exactly what you're getting. Stir it together in minutes, pour it into an airtight jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months. Use it as a dry rub, stir it into soups, or bloom it in oil as the flavor base for a weeknight stir-fry.
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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 omittedgalangal
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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