MSG Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off in a big way. This North African blend layers warm, earthy, and gently floral notes — cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, and a whisper of rose petals — into something genuinely complex and aromatic. Store-bought spice mixes can be a minefield, often hiding flavor enhancers and additives that have no business being in a simple blend like this, so mixing it yourself puts you fully in control. Every ingredient here is a pure, single-origin spice, which means you know exactly what's going into your food and onto your plate. The optional ground rose petals are worth seeking out if you can find them — they add a subtle, almost perfumed sweetness that takes the blend to another level. Whisk everything together, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months and makes everything from roasted vegetables to braised meats taste like they came from a serious kitchen.
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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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