mezzomediRas el hanout
Complex and warm Moroccan blend, floral, woody, and slightly sweet notes.
Ras el hanout is a complex spice blend originating from the Maghreb, harmoniously combining cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and other warm spices. It offers a rich and slightly sweet aromatic profile, with earthy and spicy notes that awaken slow-cooked dishes. In Mediterranean cuisine, it subtly and deeply perfumes tagines, couscous, and vegetable stews.
Best pairings
Tomato Classic88%An essential tagine base vegetable; tomato that melts and spices into a round sauce.
Onion Classic88%A fundamental aromatic; onion that creates a flavorful bed for complex spices.
Garlic Classic88%An essential pungent allium; garlic that harmoniously amplifies spicy notes.
Zucchini Classic88%A tender Mediterranean vegetable; zucchini that absorbs and transfers flavors.
Red bell pepper Classic87%Sweet-warm vegetable; red pepper harmonizes spicy notes in tagines.
Harissa Classic86%Two mother spices of the Maghreb that mutually reinforce each other in a complex harmony.
Lamb Classic85%Ras el hanout and lamb, for Moroccan tagine.
Honey Classic85%Balancing sweetener; honey gently rounds out bitter spicy notes.
Cumin Classic84%North African spice blend intrinsically containing cumin, a naturally perfect pairing.
Couscous Classic83%Ras el hanout in couscous and tagines.
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What goes with ras el hanout?
Ras el hanout pairs especially well with tomato, onion, garlic, zucchini and red bell pepper. An essential tagine base vegetable; tomato that melts and spices into a round sauce.
What can I substitute for ras el hanout?
If you don't have it, try: cumin, coriander seed, paprika, baharat.