Ras El Hanout

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

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.