What is ras el hanout made of?

The spice blend is traditionally made with more than a dozen different spices, including the ones we've listed here. Our version is a bit more simplified but still packs a flavor punch.

What does ras el hanout mean?

Ras el hanout is Arabic for "head of the shop," which means "top shelf." This refers to the best spices a shop has to offer.

How long does homemade ras el hanout last?

Once blended and sealed in a jar, ras el hanout will last in your pantry for up to six months.

What are some other spices not listed that could go in this recipe?

Star anise, coriander seeds, nigella, caraway, turmeric, garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper. If you wish to grind whole spices, you can include any color peppercorns and cardamom pods. Sort through your spice rack and see what you have!

Ras el Hanout

Name: Ras el Hanout Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: ¼ cup
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 teaspoon ground coriander; 2 teaspoon gound cumin; 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon salt

Description

An aromatic recipe for Moroccan Ras el Hanout – an aromatic blend of spices used in Moroccan cooking to season tagines, meats, vegetables and stews.

Ingredients

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2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoon gound cumin
2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl, and store in a sealed jar.
For an increased intensity of flavor, feel free to use whole spices, lightly toast in a dry skillet, let cool, then finely grind.

Notes

Optional additions: dried damask rose petals, saffron, mace, lavender, or ground fennel seeds

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
Calories: 6
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 195.4 mg
Fat: 0.3 g
Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 1.1 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg