Spice Mix Recipes ~ Several Favorite Blends

Homemade Spice Mix Recipes

Having a handful of spice mixes in your spice cabinet is a quick way to add flavor to a dish. Making your own spice mixes will save you money and allow you to adjust each recipe to suit your personal tastes.

For each of the following homemade spice mixes, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir until thoroughly combined. Then store in an air tight container in a drawer or cabinent.

Thai Chili Spice Mix

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground dried hot red Thai pepper
2 tablespoon dried lemongrass (see note)
2 tablespoon lime zest (zest 1 or 2 small limes)
2 tablespoon garlic powder
2 tablespoon ground ginger
4 tablespoon toasted unsweetened coconut, ground in a food processor or spice mill
2 tablespoon dark brown sugar

NOTES: If you can't find dried lemongrass, use a fresh stalk. To prepare fresh lemongrass: Cut off the bottom three inches of the stalk and remove the tough outer leaves to reveal the tender inside of the stalk. Slice on a slight bias into thin pieces, and grind in a food processor, spice mill, or Vitamix (or other heavy-duty blender).

This recipe makes about 1 ½ cups of spice mix and is great to have on hand. One delicious way to use this is to sprinkle on top of cheese and crackers. Brie is especially delicious. Spread a cracker with brie and sprinkle a pinch of Thai spice rub over the cheese.