Ras el Hanout

Ras el Hanout from Old Town Spice Shop is an aromatic Moroccan spice blend whose name means head of the shop. It combines warm, complex spices for North African stews, tagines, and rubs. The blend includes cumin, ginger, coriander, black peppercorn, cassia cinnamon, cayenne, cloves, and allspice.

At a glance

• Type: Moroccan spice blend
• Ingredients: Cumin, ginger, coriander, black peppercorn, cassia cinnamon, cayenne, cloves, allspice
• Character: Warm, aromatic, complex
• Best use: Tagines, stews, rubs, marinades
• Price range: $8.90 to $27.00
• Vendor: Old Town Spice Shop

Best for

• Tagines and stews
• Spice rubs for meats and poultry
• Marinades with citrus and olive oil
• Couscous and rice dishes
• Roasted vegetables like carrots and cauliflower
• Gifts for adventurous cooks

How to use

Stir into stews and tagines, build into rubs and marinades, or sprinkle over couscous and roasted vegetables.

Flavor profile

Warm and aromatic with sweet cinnamon and clove, earthy cumin and coriander, and a gentle cayenne kick.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop blends and packages global and everyday spice mixes alongside single-origin spices.