Ras El Hanout – Moroccan 12 Spice Blend
Ras el hanout is a complex, aromatic Moroccan spice blend that’s so famously associated with Moroccan cuisine, it always makes the list of foods to bring back from a trip to Morocco.
The literal translation of ras el hanout from Arabic to English is “head of the shop,” implying that this mix of spices is the very best offering in a spice shop — the top “shelf.” Due to its liberal use in mrouzia, a lamb and honey dish with intense seasoning, ras el hanout is also sometimes called mrouzia spice.
Source: CHRISTINE BENLAFQUIH
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamon
- 2 teaspoons ground mace
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground anise seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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Measure out all spices into a bowl, then stir to combine evenly.
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Transfer the spice mix to a glass jar and store in a dry, cool place away from heat and sunlight.
