Ras el Hanout or “top of the shop” is a spice mix that is made of the finest spices a spice merchant has. It varies slightly, here and there, from shop to shop and from region to region, but generally consists of the same base ingredients.
A ras el Hanout from a Marrakesh souk in the South of Morocco is sure to be spicier and bolder than one from Tangiers in the North. This one is full of flavor with a mild kick, which makes it sit somewhere in the middle. Ras el Hanout makes any meat, tagine or vegetable stew taste fabulous.
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Ras el Hanout
Makes about ¼ cup
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Mix all the spices together and store in an airtight plastic bag.