This spice mix always interested me so much that I like to mix into ground beef for "kofta" kebabs then grill the meat over the nice hot charcoal. Got good praises from my family--my wife always asked me for the recipe so she can share with her office buddies at her work. It is very simple recipe better than getting a package from store. It made my work very easy by knowing how much spices I put together then mix some into ground beef or sprinkle over the chicken, or add flavor to soup.
According to some websites, that I researched on Ras el Hanout and found out much about spice mix. I was told that there are 40 spices mixed together and other there are about 12 spices mixed together. Who is perfect? Which is right? I like to be more informed than nothing at all. More informed, I will be able to "play" with spice mixes. I like to play with food while no one told me not to play with....
Recipe for Ras el Hanout
This streamlined version includes many of the main spices of the traditional mixture.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
I teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Preparation:
In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients until combined well. Spice blend keeps in an airtight container at cool room temperature 1 month.
2 hours ago
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Hi - Did you know that ras el hanout means head of the store - it's suppoded to be the best spice mixture a merchant has to offer. I like your version. Here's a couscous recipe popular in France that uses this spice blend. Cheers!
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