Soy 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. Warm, complex, and deeply aromatic, it layers cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and a handful of other spices into something that smells absolutely incredible the moment you open the jar. The optional ground rose petals add a subtle floral note that takes the whole blend to another level — don't skip them if you can find them. Store-bought spice blends can be surprisingly tricky to navigate, since fillers, anti-caking agents, and shared processing equipment sometimes introduce unwanted ingredients. Mixing it yourself means every single component is one you chose, so you know exactly what's going in. Whisk everything together, seal it in an airtight jar, and you've got a pantry staple ready to transform roasted vegetables, grilled meats, stews, and marinades for months to come.
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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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