However, there is a simple trick to spawn the ghastling without the dried ghast block using commands in Minecraft Java Edition.

Get a hands-on look at Java preview features, such as the JDK 13 text blocks, with this video tutorial that lays out how to run and compile to proper code in five easy steps.

Minecraft players can turn off mobs in their server settings, using commands, or they can even turn off individual monsters using Command Blocks.