{"product_id":"ras-el-hanout","title":"Ras el Hanout — Authentic 28-Spice Moroccan Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRas el Hanout\u003c\/strong\u003e — which translates from Arabic as “head of the shop” — is the most prestigious spice blend in Moroccan cuisine. The name is a declaration of quality: this is the best of what the spice merchant has to offer, assembled with skill and care from the finest ingredients available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur ras el hanout is a 28-spice blend made by hand in our Marrakech shop, where we have been blending and selling spices since 1992. We grind whole spices to order, adjust proportions seasonally as ingredient quality shifts, and blend in small batches to preserve the aromatic top notes that disappear in blends left sitting on shelves for months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is in it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend is built in layers. The \u003cstrong\u003efoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e is earthy warmth: cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, black pepper. The \u003cstrong\u003earomatic layer\u003c\/strong\u003e adds complexity: cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, cloves, nutmeg. The \u003cstrong\u003efloral layer\u003c\/strong\u003e — dried rose petals, the signature of a serious blend — lifts everything with a delicate perfume that cheaper versions never include. And the \u003cstrong\u003erare additions\u003c\/strong\u003e — cubeb pepper, galangal, grains of paradise, long pepper, mace — give our blend a depth you will not find in a supermarket version of 6 to 8 spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it tastes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarm, complex, slightly sweet, earthy, and faintly floral. The first thing you notice is the aroma: rich and deep, immediately recognisable as Moroccan. The cumin and coriander give grounding. The cinnamon and cardamom add warmth and sweetness. The rose petals create a floral top note that lifts the blend. The black pepper and ginger give a slow, lingering warmth at the finish. It rewards patience — the longer it cooks, the more complex it becomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTagine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add 1 to 2 teaspoons per 4 servings when browning your meat or vegetables. Toast briefly in oil before adding liquids. Classic pairings: lamb and prune, chicken and preserved lemon, beef and quince.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCouscous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir a teaspoon into the vegetable broth, or mix directly into the grain with olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry rub:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mix 2 tablespoons ras el hanout with olive oil and salt. Rub over chicken, lamb, or fish and marinate for at least one hour — overnight is better. The result when roasted is a deeply aromatic crust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoups and stews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a teaspoon to harira or any lentil-based soup during the early cooking stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted vegetables:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss root vegetables with olive oil and ras el hanout before roasting at high heat. The natural sugars caramelise with the spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50g of freshly blended ras el hanout, ground and packed in our Marrakech shop and shipped directly to you. No fillers. No anti-caking agents. No artificial colour. Just 28 spices, ground and blended by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStored in an airtight container away from light and heat, the blend stays at peak quality for 12 to 18 months. You will know it has faded when the aroma weakens significantly — at which point, it is time to order more.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"100k epices","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45768543338787,"sku":"100000epices_sku89","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/6306\/2563\/files\/Ras-El-Hanout.jpg?v=1766054126","url":"https:\/\/www.100000spices.com\/products\/ras-el-hanout","provider":"100,000 Spices","version":"1.0","type":"link"}