Ras-el-Hanout - with recipe

40g makes approximately 4 serves

Ras el hanout is a popular blend of herbs and spices that is used across North Africa. The name means "head of the shop" in Arabic, and refers to a mixture of the best spices a seller has to offer.

Ingredients: no fillers only pure spices, paprika, cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, fennel, allspice, cardamom, chilli, galangal, nutmeg, caraway, bay leaf, mace, cloves, cayenne, pepper, saffron threads.

Cook our recipe in a Tagine, heavy-based saucepan or Wok. For Beef, Lamb or Chicken. It's mild and spicy. Can also be used as a rub for meats.

There is no definitive set combination of spices that makes up Ras el hanout. Each shop, company or person would have their own secret combination containing over a dozen spices. (Aussie Spices have 20) Typically they would include cardamom, clove, cinnamon, ground chilli peppers, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, peppercorn, and turmeric.

No added gluten, salt or sugar.