Ras El Hanout - Moroccan Spice Blend
The essential Moroccan spice blend: warm, aromatic, and complex. The foundation of tagine magic.
Ingredients
Scaled from 20 base servings — local only.
- 2 tspTurmeric
- 1 tspCinnamon
- 3 tspPaprika
- 1 tspCayenne pepper
- 3 tbspCumin seeds
- 3 tbspCoriander seeds
- 1 tbspGinger, dried
- 1 tspCloves
- 0.5 tspNutmeg
Instructions
Toast seeds lightly. Grind all spices together in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle until fine powder. Store in airtight container. Use 1-2 tsp per dish.
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