Ras El Hanout

Elevate simple dishes into exotic creations with this North African spice blend that delivers complex flavor from a mix of warm spices.

Elevate simple dishes into exotic creations with this North African spice blend that delivers complex flavor from a mix of warm spices.

Time:

10 minutes

Yield:

Makes about ½ cup

Before you begin

This North African spice blend delivers complex flavor from a mix of warm spices. Though not strictly traditional, smoked paprika may be substituted for half the sweet paprika to produce an even more complex flavor.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons paprika

  • 4 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¾ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients into a small bowl.

  2. Stir to combine.