Citric Acid Free Ras El Hanout
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this North African spice blend layers earthy cumin and coriander with the warmth of cinnamon, ginger, and a whisper of cloves and nutmeg. The result is a fragrant, rust-colored powder that transforms roasted meats, stews, and grain dishes into something genuinely special. Many store-bought spice blends sneak in citric acid as a preservative or anti-caking agent, which makes building your own blend from scratch the smartest move for anyone avoiding it. Every ingredient here is a pure, single-origin ground spice — nothing hidden, nothing processed. The optional rose petals add a subtle floral lift that takes the whole blend to another level if you can find them. Whisk everything together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you have a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months and makes weeknight cooking feel like a culinary adventure.
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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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