Ras el Hanout: Morocco's Spice Crown

By Sarah Johnson ·

The Name and Meaning

Ras el hanout means head of the shop, representing the best blend a spice merchant can offer.

Typical Ingredients

May contain 30+ spices including cardamom, cinnamon, clove, cumin, and dried rose petals.

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