Ras el-Hanout spice mix recipe–quickly homemade

Ras el-Hanout spice mix recipe–quickly homemade

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Alex Hiller

Alex Hiller

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"Ras el-Hanout is the spice mix of choice for many African inspired dishes and recipes. It typically contains between 10 and 30 different spices and is traditionally made by the spice merchant himself (Ras el-Hanout translates literally to “head of the store”). We have an easy base recipe for you to make at home that only contains 9 ingredients and is done in 15 min., so let’s spice it up!"
Difficulty
Easy 👌
Preparation
15 min
Baking
0 min
Resting
0 min

Ingredients

2Servings
MetricImperial
2 tsp
black peppercorn
2 tsp
coriander seed
1½ tsp
cumin seed
2 tsp
cardamom pod
1 tsp
ground ginger
1 tsp
cayenne pepper
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
1 tsp
ground nutmeg
1 tsp
ground turmeric

Utensils

1 frying pan (small), 1 food processor, 1 airtight container

Nutrition per serving

Cal101
Fat4 g
Protein3 g
Carb13 g

  • Roast spices for Ras el-Hanout

    • 2 tsp black peppercorn
    • 2 tsp coriander seed
    • 1½ tsp cumin seed
    • 2 tsp cardamom pod
    • 1 frying pan (small)

    Add black peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and cardamom pods to a pan set over medium heat. Toast for approx. 5–7 min., or until fragrant. Remove from heat and allow the spices to cool.

  • Blend and mix spices for Ras el-Hanout

    • 1 tsp ground ginger
    • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
    • 1 tsp ground turmeric
    • 1 food processor
    • 1 airtight container

    Transfer cooled spices to a food processor and blend until finely ground. Add ground ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and turmeric. Mix until combined. Store in an airtight container in a dark, cool place. Enjoy!

  • Enjoy your meal!

    Ras el-Hanout spice mix recipe–quickly homemade
FAQ

You can buy ras el-hanout in almost every supermarket as a pre-made spice blend. These are not as intense as homemade ones or the ones you can buy at an African market though. We recommend making ras el-hanout at home to also adjust it to your taste preferences.

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