Seed Oil Free Ras El Hanout
Warm, aromatic, and deeply complex, this North African spice blend layers cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and a dozen other ground spices into something that smells like a bustling souk and tastes like pure magic. The name roughly translates to "head of the shop," meaning the best a spice merchant has to offer — and once you mix your own batch, you'll understand why. Store-bought spice blends are one of the sneakiest places seed oils and anti-caking agents hide, making homemade the obvious move for anyone keeping their kitchen clean. Here, every single ingredient is a pure, dried spice — nothing processed, nothing suspicious, just whole-food flavor from start to finish. The optional rose petals add a subtle floral note that elevates the blend from great to genuinely unforgettable. Whisk everything together, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple ready to transform lamb, roasted vegetables, couscous, or a simple marinade for the next three months.
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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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