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Ras el Hanout

28th March 2015Glossarycondiment, east, el, glossary, hanout, middle, mix, morocco, powder, ras, spiceGenevieve

Ras el Hanout is a spice mix from Northern Africa which translates as “top of the shop” – a reference to the relatively expensive ingredients that are used in the mix.

There is no definitive composition of spices that makes up Ras el Hanout. Each shop, company, or family may have their own blend.

Commonly used ingredients include cardamom, cumin, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace, allspice, dry ginger, chili peppers, coriander seed, peppercorn, sweet and hot paprika, fenugreek, and dry turmeric.

We have also included a Ras El Hanout spice mix recipe so that you can make your own if you are unable to find it in your supermarket or local asian speciality stores.

Lebanese Seven Spice Powder

28th March 2015Glossary7, east, Lebanese, lebanon, middle, mix, powder, seven, spiceGenevieve

A staple in any Lebanese kitchen, Lebanese seven spice powder is to the Lebanese kitchen what Garam Masala is to the Indian kitchen – a ubiquitous spice mix. The aromatic blend is very versatile and works wonders as a dry rub on fish, chicken and especially meats such as lamb.

Lebanese 7 spice powder is a blend of allspice, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, ground fenugreek, and ginger. All of these spices are readily available in most supermarkets.

We have included a recipe for Lebanese Seven Spice Mix so that you can make it at home.

Lebanese Seven Spice Powder

18th March 2015Condiments and Dipsburgers, dinner, ingredient, Lebanese, lunch, paleo, powder, rub, seven, spices, vegan, vegetarianGenevieve

A staple in any Lebanese kitchen, the aromatic blend is very versatile and works wonders as a dry rub on fish, chicken and especially meats such as lamb. All of the spices used in this mix are readily available in most supermarkets.

Ingredients

5 tablespoons ground allspice
3 1/2 tablespoons black pepper
3 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons ground cloves
4 tablespoons ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons ground fenugreek
4 tablespoons ground ginger

Directions

Mix spices well until completely blended
Store in an air tight container, and use as a seasoning, as a rub for meat or poultry, and in the Lebanese lamb burgers

Music to go with it…
Listen on Spotify: Wild Beasts – Mecca