Spice Advice: Ras El Hanout Nicole Detwiler 4/14/2020 Share Pin Tweet SPICE ADVICE:Ā RAS EL HANOUT ļ»æThe blend-iest blend weāve ever blended, Ras El Hanout. Literally translating to "head of the shop," this Moroccan blend was created as the ultimate spice-flex for merchants and shop owners. Allowing them to feature their ātopā spices (often up to 100) in a single blend. But, donāt let that number overwhelm you if youāre thinking of making your own, or if youāre not big on lots of spices. Today, the blend can be found with up too 100 spices, or as little as 7! We use 12 :) ā£ā£Though popular in Moroccan and other North African cuisine, most of the spices used in this blend didnāt originate in Morocco, rather they were brought over during the Columbus-era spice trade. While thereās a basic foundation of spices usually found in Ras el Hanout, like cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin, at the end of the day itās literally a blend of whatever spices youāre feeling especially into (within reason). ā£ā£Because thereās no ātraditionalā recipe, the flavor profile is unique to the person making the blend. Ours is a mix of spicy, sweet, and savoryāperfect for rubs and marinades, rice and other grains, soups and stews, or even sprinkled over some snacks like popcorn or roasted veggies. Need some visual inspo for using Ras el Hanout at home? Check out our Ras el Hanout Sweet Potato Peanut Stew! Spice Advice 1 Comment Hello! Iām excited about cooking with your spices. Are all of these Spices gluten-free? I have celiac. Thank you! Irene on July 20, 2020 Add a Comment Name Email Message Please note, comments must be approved before they are published