RAS EL HANOUT

By Chezlamere

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron threads

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients in small bowl. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)

Makes about 2 1/2 tablespoons.



Literally "top of the shop," ras el hanout is a Moroccan spice blend that can contain more than 20 ingredients. This streamlined version includes the main spices of the traditional mixture"