Best 8 Ras El Hanout Moroccan Spice Blend Recipes

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Ras el hanout is a popular Moroccan spice blend used in many dishes. It's a versatile blend that can be used to add flavor to tagines, couscous, soups, stews, and more. The spices used in ras el hanout vary from region to region, but common ingredients include cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and cardamom. Some recipes also include black pepper, saffron, and fenugreek.

This article provides three different recipes for ras el hanout. The first is a basic recipe that includes the most common spices. The second is a more complex recipe that includes additional spices, such as saffron and fenugreek. The third is a vegetarian recipe that uses no meat or fish. All three recipes are easy to make and can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. The article also includes a section on how to use ras el hanout and some tips for storing it.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

RAS EL HANOUT RECIPE



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A spice blend combining warm and smoky flavors, make this Ras el Hanout recipe to add delicious flavor to your North African and Middle Eastern recipes.

Provided by Kevin

Categories     Pantry Staples

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 cardamom pods ((or heaping 1/2 tsp ground cardamom))
6 allspice berries ((or 1 tsp ground allspice))
2 sticks cinnamon (3-inch sticks) ((or 1 tsp ground cinnamon))
2 dried red chiles ((or 1 tsp red pepper flakes))
2 tsp black peppercorns ((or 3 tsp ground black pepper))
2 tsp coriander seeds ((or 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander))
2 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp dried mint leaves
1 tsp ground mace
1 tsp whole cloves
1 tsp anise seeds
1 tsp nigella seeds
1 tsp dried lavender
6 dried rosebuds

Steps:

  • In an electric coffee or spice grinder, blitz all of the ingredients to a powder.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOROCCAN SPICE BLEND - RAS EL HANOUT



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Ras el Hanout means head of the shop and is a spice mix that can be found online and in many larger markets. It may contain as many as 100 spices and as few as 10. I make a base substitute from spices I have on hand in my own pantry. I make batches of about 1/3 cup that I can keep on hand for several recipes before I need to make more.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine the cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, nutmeg cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, cayenne pepper and ground cloves and store in an airtight container away from the heat for up to several months.

RAS EL HANOUT



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A recipe for how to make Ras el Hanout, a Moroccan spice mix that's warming and fragrant featuring cinnamon, cumin, ginger, and allspice.

Provided by Elizabeth Lindemann

Categories     Condiments

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk together until well combined.
  • Store in an airtight jar or container for up to 1 year for best results. Use to season roasted vegetables, chicken, soups and stews, and other Moroccan-inspired recipes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespoon, Calories 17 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 4 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

EASY RAS EL HANOUT



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The famous Moroccan spice blend, ras el hanout, might include 30 or more ingredients. This recipe is simpler but still tasty and aromatic.

Provided by Christine Benlafquih

Categories     Spice Mix     Ingredient

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cardamon
2 teaspoons ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground anise seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Place all of the spices into a bowl and stir to combine evenly.
  • Transfer the spice mix to a glass jar and store it in a dry, cool place away from heat and sunlight for up to six months. Enjoy it in your favorite meat, tagine, and stew recipes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2 kcal, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1/4 cup spice mix (36 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MOROCCAN SPICE BLEND



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For years, we've enjoyed dishes flavored with this version of ras el hanout, a Moroccan spice blend we use on everything from lamb stew to scrambled eggs. -Carol Ward, Deming, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon additional ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MOROCCAN RAS EL HANOUT SPICE MIX



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A quick and easy spice mix for Ras el Hanout. Very rich sweet flavours with pungent aroma. Where possible try and grind your own fresh spices, its very simple and you only need a small mortar and pestle. :-) Yield will be enough be for 4 to 6 large stews but will very depending on recipe,

Provided by Paella Pete

Categories     Moroccan

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 stews

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt (ideally sea salt)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon star anise
1/4 teaspoon clove (well ground)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Grind peppercorns, coriander seeds and star anise. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl (or cup) until well mixed. Mix will keep for a little over a month. Tip: place some cling film directly over the mix to keep it fresher!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.6, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 583.8, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 0.5

RAS-EL-HANOUT (MOROCCAN SPICE BLEND)



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Makes just about 1/4 cup (?) needed to complete recipe#230031 and thought you might be able to use it too. Posted for ZWT3

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Spanish

Time 5m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
20 Spanish saffron threads
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mace
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Using a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder, reduce the ingredients to a fine powder. Sift to remove fibrous elements. Place in a tightly sealed container and store in a cool, dark place, or in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 6.6, Sodium 18640.2, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 23.1, Sugar 6.1, Protein 7.3

RAS EL HANOUT - MOROCCAN SPICE MIX



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Ras el Hanout ( "top of the shop" ) is a spice mixture from Morocco that can contain anywhere from 10-100 different spices. After checking cookbooks & searching online I decided on this combination for this spice mix.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Moroccan

Time 10m

Yield 8 tablespoons

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Mix all the spices together.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality spices for the best flavor.
  • Toast the spices before grinding them to release their full aroma.
  • Store the spice blend in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
  • Use ras el hanout in a variety of dishes, such as tagines, couscous, and soups.
  • Experiment with different combinations of spices to create your own unique blend.

Conclusion:

Ras el hanout is a versatile and flavorful spice blend that can be used to add depth and complexity to a variety of dishes. With its warm, sweet, and savory notes, ras el hanout is a staple in Moroccan cuisine and is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen as well.

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