Shellfish Free Ras El Hanout
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off in a big way, and this North African classic is a perfect place to start. The combination of warm, earthy spices like cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric builds a deeply aromatic profile, while a touch of cayenne and black pepper add just enough heat to keep things interesting. Ground rose petals are an optional but genuinely beautiful addition that lifts the whole blend with a subtle floral note. Store-bought spice mixes can sometimes sneak in unexpected additives or be processed on shared equipment, so blending your own gives you complete control over every ingredient. The whole process takes just minutes — whisk everything together, seal it in a jar, and you've got a pantry staple that keeps for up to three months. Use it as a rub, stir it into stews, or dust it over roasted vegetables to instantly transport a dish somewhere warm and complex.
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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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