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Ras El Hanout

Ras El Hanout spice blend

Total Prep Time: Just a few minutes

Uses: Anything!!!

Plant-Based

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Inspiration

Available online or in select supermarkets, Ras El Hanout is a complex and aromatic spice blend that can be found in various forms across North African countries including Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. You can also visit the Epicurious website for an actual recipe if directions are your thing. There is no standard blend, so feel free to experiment with some of the less common ingredients, including rose petals, star anise and lavender flowers.

Ras El Hanout

Below is a list of possible ingredients to create your own blend:

Possible Ingredients

  • Turmeric
  • Cinnamon
  • Red Chili Flakes
  • Coriander
  • Ginger
  • Star Anise
  • Allspice
  • Paprika Flakes
  • Long Pepper
  • Cumin
  • White Pepper
  • Nutmeg
  • Caraway
  • Nigella Seeds
  • Cardamom
  • Galangal
  • Mace
  • Fenugreek
  • Red Rose Petals
  • Spearmint
  • Cloves
  • Lavender Flowers
  • Grains of Paradise

Preparations

  1. Combine all ingredients
  2. Ready to go!!!

Storing

To keep all your spice blends their freshest, store in air-tight containers in a cool, dry, dark place for up to one month.

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