Fish Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you open the jar. This North African blend layers warm, earthy, and subtly floral notes — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and a whisper of cayenne all come together into something genuinely complex and aromatic. The optional ground rose petals push it into truly special territory, adding a delicate floral finish that store-bought versions rarely bother with. Because it's built entirely from dried spices and nothing else, there's zero concern about hidden seafood-derived additives or fish-based flavor enhancers that sometimes sneak into pre-made blends. Whisk everything together, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months. Use it to season roasted vegetables, rub onto lamb or chicken, or stir into a slow-cooked stew for instant depth.
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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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