Râs al hânout - ras el-hanout

Râs al hânout (often written as ras el hanout) is a spice blend with a rich tradition. Not five or seven flavors, as in many stripped-down versions, but welcoming and generous – 'as ​​much as possible'.

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Râs al hânout literally translates to 'the best of the house' (la tête de l'épicerie) and is made from the best available spices. Traditionally, these have been spices from the local region, later enriched through trade and travel with products from all over the world, including sometimes very exotic ones such as Spanish fly. Rest assured, that is not in our râs al hânout.

The most important flavorings in an artisanal râs al hânout are in alphabetical order:

• al-kababa (cubebpepper)
• asheb (asafoetida)
• bsibsa (mace)
• dar felfell (Cape long pepper)
• dar el cini (cassia cinnamon)
• elbzar (black pepper)
• gouzt ettiab (nutmeg)
• habbt el mchebek (mustard seed)
• hil al habachi (kororima)
• khzama (lavender blossom)
• mgouza sahraouia (grain of paradise)
• nouioura (piment)
• old and nouar (cloves)
• qâqulla (cardamom)
• qrçoub (turmeric)
• rous el ward (damascus rose)
• sknjbir (ginger)

A whole range of flavors, alongside which blue iris root and tiger nut are also welcome additions. The warm flavors are characteristic of what is called msâkhen in North Africa, which can be translated as 'warmer' in the sense of an aphrodisiac, a lust stimulant. Hence the Spanish fly.

Scent and taste

The redder a râs al hânout, the spicier it will be, due to the red chili.peppersA yellower râs al hânout is a sign of a milder flavor. There is also a 'green' râs al hânout with green herbs, a blend inspired by French cuisine.

The sweeter m'rouzia râs al hânout, with very prominent cinnamon notes, is often associated with Moroccan cuisine (sweet dishes, but also preparations incorporating sweet elements, such as lamb tagines), l'msagna with Tunisian, and monusa with Algerian cuisine.

Usage

Râs al hânout is not used sparingly. In northern Morocco, an adult eats an average of a tablespoon of it per day. For health reasons, because râs al hânout is also said to help with colds and digestive problems.

Features:

• Our sweet ras el hanout contains: organic date sugar, organic coriander, organic turmeric ( qrçoub), organic garlic, organic cumin seeds, organic cinnamon, organic chili, organic ginger ( sknjbir ), organic mace ( bsibsa), organic cloves ( old and nouar) and organic star anise
• origin: North Africa (Maghreb) - assembled in Germany

Assortment

• available in glass (60 grams) and stand-up pouch (no test tubes)
• Larger quantities on request

Gift packaging

• The jar is available in tasteful gift packaging, consisting of a cube box filled with black tissue paper.
• For an overview of our gift packaging, please refer to the gift packaging section.

Save:

• Store your ras el hanout in a closed package.
• preferably store in a dark, dry and cool place
• best before September 2027 (09-2027)
• This expiration date is an indication.

Stock item

Ras el hanout is a fresh ingredient that we keep in limited stock. Inquire about the current delivery time.

Batch number

The batch number helps us trace which supply an item originated from. It is listed on the packing slip and the invoice.