Ras el Hanout: Morocco's Top Shelf Mix

Ras el Hanout: Morocco's Top Shelf Mix

By Priya Sharma ·

The Name

Ras el hanout translates to 'head of the shop' — the best spices a merchant offers, blended into one mix. No fixed recipe exists.

Common Ingredients

Cardamom, cumin, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, ginger, chili peppers, coriander, peppercorn, paprika, fenugreek, and turmeric.

Uses

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