Ras el Hanout

also called ras al hanout · rass el hanout

The table

2 Tbs(12 g)coriander seedstoast in a dry skillet 3 minadd off the heatcool, grind finewhisk in
1 Tbs(6 g)cumin seeds
2 tspblack peppercorns
1 tspallspice berries
1 tspcloves
1 tspgreen cardamom pods
1(3-in piece, broken up)cinnamon stick
1 Tbs(petals only)dried rosebuds
2 tspground turmeric
2 tspground ginger
1/2 tspfreshly grated nutmeg
Tap anything to cross it off.

What to lay out

Everything the recipe asks for, sitting under the step that eats it. Tick each one as you measure it.13 things to get out.

Pans and tools

1toast in a dry skillet 3 min

2add off the heat

goes in with what step 1 made

4whisk in

goes in with what step 3 made

Cooking it

Tap a step when it is done; the next one lights up.

The clock

Start to finish
at least 3 min3 of 4 steps give no time
Needs you
about 3 min
If you get it wrong
Narrow — anything already ground goes in off the heat, because it scorches on a hot pan before it smells of anything

  1. toast in a dry skillet 3 min

    3 minneeds you(we think)from the start

  2. add off the heat

    not timed3 min in

  3. cool, grind fine

    not timed3 min in

  4. whisk in

    not timed3 min in

You'll need skillet · spice grinder

Goes with

See how it is written
>> title: Ras el Hanout
>> category: Spice Blends & Marinades
>> tags: moroccan, spice blend, toasted, pantry
>> counters: Shawarma Counter
>> aka: ras al hanout, rass el hanout
>> pairs-with: lamb-tagine
>> servings: 24
>> time: 20 min
>> slack: narrow — anything already ground goes in off the heat, because it scorches on a hot pan before it smells of anything

>> step: toast in a dry skillet 3 min
Toast @coriander seeds{2%Tbs}(12 g), @cumin seeds{1%Tbs}(6 g), @black peppercorns{2%tsp}, @allspice berries{1%tsp}, @cloves{1%tsp}, and @green cardamom pods{1%tsp} in a dry #skillet{} over medium heat until fragrant, about ~{3%min}.

>> step: add off the heat
Add @cinnamon stick{1}(3-in piece, broken up) and @dried rosebuds{1%Tbs}(petals only) to @&(~1)toasted spices{} off the heat.

>> step: cool, grind fine
Cool @&(~1)spices{} completely, then grind to a fine powder in a #spice grinder{}.

>> step: whisk in
Whisk @ground turmeric{2%tsp}, @ground ginger{2%tsp}, and @freshly grated nutmeg{1/2%tsp} into @&(~1)powder{}.