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Ras el Hanout | Moroccan Spice Mix

Active time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Serves: 1 cup
Ras el hanout is an exotic Morrocan spice blend.

Chef's notes

Ras el hanout literally means "shopkeeper's choice" or "top of the shop" and refers to a mixture of the best spices a seller has to offer. This spice blend will add wonderful flavor to many Moroccan inspired dishes.

Steps

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Making Ras el Hanout

Making Ras el Hanout

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 40 threads saffron
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp ground mace
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp ground cardamom
  • 4 tsp ground ginger
  • 4 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
To make the ras el hanout simply combine all of the spices and store in an airtight container. This spice mix will keep for months. A little goes a long way!