Sesame Free Ras El Hanout Spice Blend
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this North African spice blend layers earthy turmeric and ginger with the gentle sweetness of Ceylon cinnamon and the herbal lift of thyme and oregano. It's the kind of blend that transforms a simple chicken thigh, roasted vegetable, or pot of lentils into something that tastes like it took hours of effort. Store-bought ras el hanout blends can be a real gamble ā many contain mystery fillers or are processed on shared lines with sesame seeds and other allergens, making label-reading feel like a full-time job. Making it yourself means you know exactly what's in the jar. Every ingredient here is a straightforward dried herb or spice, so there's no hidden risk and no compromise on flavor. The optional cloves and rosemary let you nudge the profile toward something a little more floral or piney depending on what you're cooking. Mix up a batch, tuck it in an airtight jar, and you'll have a reliable, sesame-free pantry staple ready to go for months.
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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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