Making your own spice mixes is much more flavorful than store-bought ones, and it's super easy! Try this delicious nasi spice mix.
Buying ready-made spice mixes is tempting, but making your own is easy and delicious. Especially if you already have a cupboard full of spices, it won't take long!
If you don't have all these spices at home, there are many other recipes where you can use them in the future. For example, try making a vegetarian bean dish or homemade piccalilli. Give it a try; a whole world opens up when you cook with different spices.
Made by Véronique
Published at 2025-07-27, this recipe is for 6 persons and takes 5 minutes.
Founder of Ohmydish (since 2014), she prefers to spend all day in the kitchen. Once working in the hospitality industry as an independent chef, she loves helping you gain confidence in the kitchen. With her easy-to-follow recipes, handy tips, and cooking knowledge, you'll make the most delicious dishes yourself! The recipes are accessible to everyone, from beginners to advanced home cooks.
Updated at: 2025-11-12
All the spices in this recipe can be found in any large supermarket. You can choose to use the spices in powdered form, then you just need to mix them well.
If you use whole spices like coriander and cumin seeds, you should crush them well with a mortar and pestle. This is quick when you smash and press at the same time.

Mix all the spices listed in the ingredients together, it's that simple!
You should store this nasi spice mix in a closed jar. This way, you'll always have flavorful nasi spices on hand.

Curious about the dishes you can make with this delicious homemade nasi spice mix? Click here for nasi recipes. Enjoy!
How much nasi spices do you use per amount of rice?
For half a kilo (500 grams) of rice, use 2 large tablespoons or 4 teaspoons of spices. The exact amount of nasi spices you use depends on your own taste. Start by adding a few tablespoons of spices before adding more. This way, you can adjust the flavor to your liking.
What is the origin of nasi spices?
In Dutch cuisine, we use many spices from other countries. When you think of nasi, you probably think of Indonesia. These nasi spices come from Indonesia, as the translation of cooked rice is nasi.
Nasi is a popular dish in the Netherlands and Dutch-speaking Belgium, so many people are familiar with its flavor. Everyone can make nasi in their own way and adjust it to their taste.
Per 1 serving / piece:
| Amount | Ingredient | Allergens | Kcal | Carbs | Carbs of which sugars | Fat | Fat of which saturated | Protein | Fibers | Sodium | Iron | Calcium | Magnesium | Potassium | Phosphorus | Copper | Zinc | Iodine | Selenium | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin A | Vitamin B1 | Vitamin B2 | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin B11 | Vitamin E | Vitamin K | Vitamin K1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.33 | teaspoon | garlic powder | 3.32 | 0.73 g | 0.06 g | 0.01 g | - | 0.17 g | 0.10 g | 0.65 mg | 0.04 mg | 1.81 mg | 0.25 mg | 11.93 mg | 3.29 mg | - | 0.01 mg | - | 0.14 µg | 0.31 mg | - | 0.09 mg | - | - | 0.02 mg | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 0.33 | teaspoon | galangal | 3.76 | 0.85 g | - | 0.02 g | - | 0.06 g | 0.22 g | 0.49 mg | 0.11 mg | 4.40 mg | 2.13 mg | 18.00 mg | 1.47 mg | 0.01 mg | 0.03 mg | - | 0.02 µg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.01 mg | - | - | |
| 0.17 | teaspoon | ground ginger | 1.04 | 0.20 g | 0.02 g | 0.03 g | - | 0.04 g | 0.08 g | 0.14 mg | 0.07 mg | 4.23 mg | 1.10 mg | 4.99 mg | 0.91 mg | - | 0.01 mg | - | - | 0.12 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.99 µg | - | |
| 0.33 | teaspoon | chili | 6.33 | 0.53 g | - | 0.29 g | 0.08 g | 0.20 g | 0.42 g | 16.67 mg | 0.21 mg | 4.58 mg | - | 33.33 mg | - | - | - | - | - | 1.08 mg | - | - | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 0.17 | teaspoon | coriander seeds | 1.49 | 0.27 g | - | 0.09 g | 0.01 g | 0.06 g | 0.21 g | 0.18 mg | 0.08 mg | 3.55 mg | 1.65 mg | 6.34 mg | 1.49 mg | 0.01 mg | 0.02 mg | - | - | 0.11 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.05 µg | 0.01 mg | 1.55 µg | - | |
| 0.17 | teaspoon | ground lemongrass | 0.33 | 0.08 g | 0.01 g | - | - | 0.01 g | 0.01 g | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg | 0.22 mg | 0.20 mg | 2.41 mg | 0.15 mg | - | - | - | - | 0.01 mg | - | 0.17 mg | - | - | - | - | 0.25 µg | - | 0.07 µg | - | |
| 0.17 | teaspoon | turmeric | 1.25 | 0.15 g | 0.01 g | 0.07 g | 0.01 g | 0.06 g | 0.03 g | 0.56 mg | 0.22 mg | 3.10 mg | 1.22 mg | 5.96 mg | 1.66 mg | - | 0.02 mg | 0.04 µg | 0.01 µg | 0.03 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.03 µg | 0.01 mg | 0.02 µg | - | |
| 0.17 | teaspoon | cumin seeds | 2.97 | 0.30 g | - | 0.13 g | - | 0.16 g | - | 1.25 mg | 0.54 mg | 7.75 mg | 2.92 mg | 15.00 mg | 4.17 mg | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg | - | - | 0.08 mg | - | - | 0.01 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 0.17 | teaspoon | onion powder | 1.71 | 0.37 g | 0.19 g | 0.01 g | - | 0.05 g | 0.07 g | 0.33 mg | 0.04 mg | 1.11 mg | 0.25 mg | 7.87 mg | 1.50 mg | - | 0.01 mg | - | 0.01 µg | 0.11 mg | - | 0.01 mg | - | - | - | - | 0.32 µg | - | 0.02 µg | - | |
| 0.17 | teaspoon | fine salt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 400.00 mg | - | 0.10 mg | 2.90 mg | 0.05 mg | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 22.20 | 3.48 g | 0.28 g | 0.64 g | 0.10 g | 0.80 g | 1.14 g | 420.28 mg | 1.33 mg | 30.85 mg | 12.62 mg | 105.88 mg | 14.64 mg | 0.03 mg | 0.14 mg | 0.04 µg | 0.19 µg | 1.84 mg | - | 0.26 mg | 0.02 mg | 0.02 mg | 0.03 mg | - | 0.65 µg | 0.04 mg | 3.66 µg | - | ||||
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