Ras el hanout is a complex aromatic spice blend that is famously associated with Moroccan cuisine. If you are lucky enough to visit this beautiful country ras el hanout should be on your list of dishes to bring back from Morocco. The literal translation of ras el hanout from Arabic to English is “head of the store” but it actually means “top shelf.” Both terms imply that this is the very best offering in a spice shop. Because of its liberal use in mrouzia a lamb and honey dish with intense spices called ras el hanout is sometimes called mrouzia spice. Some versions are spicy and some have no heat at all. If you make your own blend you can control the heat.
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🔵 What is? How to make Ras el Hanout راس الحانوت Spice Mix Recipe
No two versions of this spice blend are the same so if you taste ras el hanout from different sources you will notice slight flavor variations. At its core the spice blend is not necessarily spicy unless you intentionally add that flavor profile. Most recipes include cardamom nutmeg anise mace cinnamon ginger various peppers and turmeric. Sometimes a total of 30 or more ingredients are used in varying amounts. Some blends can include as many as 80 spices so the beauty of the spices lies in a liquid recipe as much as in personal preference.
The mix is usually made by grinding whole spices dried roots and leaves. However this recipe keeps it extra simple by using ground spices that you may already have on hand. If you want a longer more complex and robust version try using whole spices for a bolder deeper flavor. Keep in mind that relatively few Moroccans use this spice mix in their everyday cooking; instead the majority reserve it for special dishes.
"The ras el hanout spice mix is super easy to make and most of the ingredients are pretty generic. It took less than 10 minutes to gather and measure the ingredients and the flavors were amazing. The cayenne was a little heavy so if you like mild flavors leave it out or use less." —Diana Rattray
