Ras el Hanout

Literally translated as the “head of the shop,” this Moroccan mixture is considered to be one of the world’s great blends. In Morocco, this blend can contain upwards of fifty different ingredients such as nutmeg, cinnamon, rosebuds, pepper, ginger, allspice, turmeric, cloves, cardamom, chilies, lavender, plus the occasional ingredient famous for its aphrodisiac qualities. This sweet blend is an essential part of Moroccan cooking, and goes especially well with fruit and meat dishes.

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