Ras El Hanout

The classic Moroccan spice blend.

• 1 ¼ teaspoons ground allspice or 1 teaspoon whole allspice

• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg or 1 whole nutmeg

• 2 teaspoon saffron threads

• 1 ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or 2 teaspoons black peppercorns

• 1 ½ teaspoon ground mace

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or a 3 inch long cinnamon stick

• 1 ½ teaspoon ground cardamom or 2 teaspoons cardamom seeds

• 2 teaspoons ground ginger

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

Place all whole spices in a grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind until whole spices are a powder. You might need to do a few whole spices at a time depending on the size of your grinder. Stir all the ground spices together to make the spice blend.

Makes ¼ cup.