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- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Prep Time: 10 min(s)
- Makes 2 teapsoons
Ras el hanout, which translates literally as “Head of the Shop”, originated in the Meghribi villages of North Africa. It is a complex and distinctive mix of about 20–27 spices and herbs, the quantities of which vary according to the maker.
Specific quantities are a much guarded secret from one spice shop to the next, and blending is considered an art. Ras el hanout is used with poultry, meat, game, rice and couscous. It can be found already mixed, like in specialty stores. If you are unable to find it, here is a simple recipe for you to make your own.
Ingredients
1½ tsp black peppercorns1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp coriander seeds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp cardamom seeds
¼ tsp hot paprika
4 whole cloves
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp ground allspice
Preparation
Grind all the ingredients together with a mortar and pestle.Use as instructed in recipes.
Hassan M’Souli is the chef at Sydney’s Out of Africa Restaurant and the author of two cookbooks, the latest being Make It Moroccan.
If you enjoyed this Ras el hanout recipe then browse more Moroccan recipes, sauce and dressing recipes, easy recipes and our most popular hainanese chicken rice recipe.
Moroccan Restaurants
Displaying 10 of 55 Moroccan Restaurants.
| Restaurant | Book Online | Suburb | |
| 1. | Builders Arms Hotel, bandroom | Fitzroy | |
| 2. | Moroccan Soup Bar | Fitzroy North | |
| 3. | African Feeling | Newtown | |
| 4. | Alhambra | Manly | |
| 5. | Out of Africa | Manly | |
| 6. | Kazbah On Darling | Balmain | |
| 7. | Cafe Mint | Surry Hills | |
| 8. | Sumac | Sydney | |
| 9. | Little Moorish Restaurant | East Perth | |
| 10. | Veritas Restaurant | Highgate |
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