Thai Seasoning

Homemade Thai Seasoning is flavorful and easy to make. Prepare a huge batch and keep in the pantry for months so you can use it whenever the mood strikes!

Thai Seasoning from scratch might be easier than you think! A handful of ingredients with the essence of lime and coconut, it will be a homemade seasoning blend you'll want to put on everything- Thai or not! #thaiseasoning #thaispices www.savoryexperiments.com


 

Thai Seasoning from scratch is definitely easier than you think. Just a handful of ingredients and the essence of lime and coconut make a tasty blend you will want to put on everything!

Making your own seasoning blends could not be any easier and doing so allows you to pack much more flavor per teaspoon than those store-bought blends.

Do it this way also allows you to control the salt levels and the heats levels. Because let’s face it, everyone’s palate is different. Being able to dial everything in, is a huge deal!

Thai Seasoning is one of those blends I keep in my pantry all the time. At this point it is a staple and something I use to spice up some simple proteins or that I use in Thai recipes.

Honestly, it is so addictive, I try to use it as much as possible.

Thai Seasoning - a wonderful Thai spice blend make at home.

Thai seasoning can be combined with vegetable oil or coconut milk to create a quick wet marinade for chicken, shrimp, or pork.

You can use it as a dry rub for steak and seafood and even sprinkle it on vegetables before you pop them into the oven or onto the grill.

Thai Shrimp with Glass Noodles- one pot Thai dish cooked in a clay pot, cast iron or a Dutch oven. Shrimp steam between a layer of bacon and aromatics and glass noodles tossed in spy sauce. Topped with a zesty Thai sauce and fresh greens. Also known as Kung Op Wun Sen.

What is in Thai seasoning? Well, everyone has their own version and the cuisine varies greatly throughout the country of Thailand much as it does here in the US.

Here it is generally a blend of spices like cumin, garlic powder, and ginger. Aromatics such as dried lime leaves, lemongrass, and mint. A few peppers (mine features three types), salt, of course, sugar, and sometimes coconut. 

What happens if you don’t have one or two of the ingredients? It is a bit of a long list after all. Simply omit them. This won’t to make or break your seasoning blend. Anything more than that and I would pop over to the store to get them.

Thai Seasoning - a wonderful Thai spice blend make at home.

I do recommend that you invest in an inexpensive spice or coffee grinder. It will make the process of making any spice blend, including curry powders, so much easier.

Clean them easily by grinding dry rice for a minute or two after you have created your spice blend.

Healthy meal idea, easy dinner recipe with only 4 ingredients!
Thai Grilled Shrimp

Be sure you do not use the same grinder to grind your coffee beans in the morning. While rice helps to clean things out, oils can often be left behind and have a tendency to make a “spiced” cup of coffee that may not be what you are looking for first thing in the morning.

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Thai Seasoning from scratch might be easier than you think! A handful of ingredients with the essence of lime and coconut, it will be a homemade seasoning blend you'll want to put on everything- Thai or not! #thaiseasoning #thaispices www.savoryexperiments.com
Thai Seasoning - a wonderful Thai spice blend make at home.

Thai Seasoning Recipe

4.13 from 31 votes
Thai Seasoning from scratch might be easier than you think! A handful of ingredients with the essence of lime and coconut, will be a homemade seasoning blend you’ll want to put on everything- Thai or not! 
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4 1/4 cup

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in spice grinder and blend. If you have a small blender, you might need to do it in two batches.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperture for up to 1 month.
  • If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was! 

Nutrition

Calories: 225 kcal, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 7 g, Saturated Fat: 6 g, Sodium: 7002 mg, Potassium: 525 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 13 g, Calcium: 71 mg, Iron: 6 mg
Author: Chef Jessica Anne
Calories: 225
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Thai
Keyword: thai seasoning
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Chef Jessica Anne Formicola

Jessica the mom, wife and chef behind Savory Experiments. You might see her on the Emmy- nominated TV show Plate It! or on bookshelves as a cookbook author. Jessica is a Le Cordon Bleu certified recipe developer and regularly contributed to Parade, Better Homes & Gardens, The Daily Meal, Mashed and more!

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  1. 5 stars
    Made an amazing Thai squash and coconut soup 😀 wonderful warmth to it as well. Makes quite alot, if you want it to fit into a smaller spice jar would recommend halving the mixture atleast ahah.

  2. 5 stars
    We loved this on some shrimp. Will definitely be looking for more ways to use it as it was a big hit in our house!

  3. 5 stars
    Love Thai food but where to start with the spices was always a little overwhelming to me. This simple recipe was the perfect place to start. Made Thai chicken last night using this seasoning and it was amazing!