Paleo Ras El Hanout
Ras el hanout is a North African spice blend so complex and aromatic it can transform a simple piece of roasted meat or a bowl of cauliflower into something that tastes like it took hours of effort. Warm cumin and coriander anchor the mix, while cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom layer in a subtle sweetness, and cayenne and black pepper bring just enough heat to keep things interesting. The optional ground rose petals push it into genuinely special territory — floral, fragrant, and unlike anything you'll find in a standard spice rack. Store-bought blends often sneak in anti-caking agents, fillers, or other additives that don't belong on a whole-foods plate, so mixing your own from pure ground spices is the cleanest way to go. Everything here is exactly what it says it is — nothing processed, nothing hidden, just real ingredients that happen to be naturally grain-free and additive-free. Whisk it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months and works beautifully on lamb, chicken, roasted vegetables, or even mixed into a marinade.
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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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