Artificial Flavors Free Ras El Hanout Spice Blend
There is something deeply satisfying about building your own spice blend from scratch, especially one as complex and aromatic as this North African classic. Store-bought versions can hide a surprising number of additives and flavor enhancers that have no business being in a spice jar, so making your own is the cleanest path to the real thing. This blend layers warm turmeric and ginger with the floral depth of Ceylon cinnamon, earthy dried herbs, and the savory backbone of garlic and onion powder ā every single ingredient is exactly what it says it is. The optional cloves and rosemary let you dial up the complexity depending on what you're cooking. Just stir everything together, transfer it to an airtight jar, and you have a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months. Rub it on chicken, stir it into a braise, or bloom it in olive oil before adding vegetables ā the possibilities are genuinely endless. Once you taste how vibrant this is compared to anything off a grocery shelf, you won't go back.
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12 servings
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 Ā½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Ā½ tsp ground cloves (optional)
- Ā½ tsp dried rosemary, finely crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the turmeric, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl and stir until evenly blended.
- 2
Stir in the rosemary, if using, until fully incorporated.
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