Homemade Ras El Hanout

The best spices in the shop. That’s ras el hanout. Literally, ras el hanout means “head of the shop” in Arabic and speaks to the best spices the spice seller has to offer. And it’s quite a mix in ras el hanout. Every ras el hanout recipe has a unique spin, as the spices used vary by region and shop. However, there are quite a few aromatic staples like cinnamon, ginger, and allspice. 

Ras el hanout spice blend

No matter the ingredients, ras el hanout is a North African spice mix that’s perfect for bringing exotic flavor to tagines and Moroccan cuisine of all types. It’s typically used as a finishing spice, like Indian garam masala, to boost flavor. And it is a bold mix with an underlying simmering heat from cayenne pepper powder.

–> Learn More: What Is Ras El Hanout? The Story Behind The Spice

We tend to like the spice mix on the hotter side, so there’s a little extra kick in our recipe compared to most. Feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne to fit your tastes.

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Homemade Ras El Hanout

Homemade Ras El Hanout

A bold mix of exotic spices
4.28 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix all ingredients until fully combined. Store in an airtight container or jar to prolong freshness.
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UPDATE NOTICE: This post was updated on January 23, 2023 to include new content.
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