Alpha Gal Friendly Ras El Hanout
Ras el hanout is one of those spice blends that transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into something that smells like a Moroccan souk. Warm, complex, and just a little floral when you add the optional rose petals, this homemade version layers cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, allspice, and more into a deeply aromatic mix that store-bought blends rarely match. For anyone navigating alpha-gal syndrome, making your own spice blend is a smart move — pre-packaged versions can contain hidden additives or be processed on shared equipment alongside mammal-derived ingredients. Every single component here is a pure, plant-based spice, so you know exactly what's going into your food. Whisk everything together, tuck it into an airtight jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months. Rub it on chicken, stir it into roasted vegetables, or bloom it in olive oil as a base for a hearty stew — the possibilities are genuinely endless.
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8 servings
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground dried rose petals (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, paprika, cardamom, black pepper, allspice, cayenne, nutmeg, and cloves in a small bowl and whisk until evenly blended.
- 2
Stir in the ground rose petals, if using, until fully incorporated.
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