RAS EL HANOUT (MOROCCAN SPICE MIX)

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This is just one version of ras el hanout, which can be added to many Moroccan savoury dishes. I like crushing the toasted whole spices with a mortar & pestle. Relieves a lot of stress! Derived from a recipe I found on the net.

Provided by Tina and Dave

Categories     Moroccan

Time 15m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon allspice berry
1 whole nutmeg
20 Spanish saffron threads
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
1 three-inch cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground mace
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric

Steps:

  • Put all the whole spices in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and toast for 3-5 minutes stirring constantly. Your kitchen should start smelling wonderful!
  • Remove from heat and cool.
  • Grind the ingredients to a fine powder,using a mortar and pestle or a grinder,.
  • Sift to remove any unground bits.
  • Place in a tightly sealed container and store in a cool, dark place, or in the freezer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1066.1, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 9, Sodium 18671, Carbohydrate 212.7, Fiber 84.2, Sugar 7, Protein 32.4

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