RAS EL HANOUT

“THE MAGIC OF THE SPICE BLEND”

 

   Ras El Hanout is an Arabic dialect word that literally means “Head of the grocery shop”. Its origin comes from the north African countries, especially Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Mauritania. It is the combination of the three food categories: spices, dried herbs, and seeds. It can contain up to 100 ingredients. All the varieties of spices, herbs, and seeds are grinded altogether to obtain a magical powder. This blend is a phytoestrogen bomb that is highly rich in antioxidants, phytochemicals, flavonoids, and some other nutrients like minerals, dietary fiber and essential oils.


a selection of spices

This “odd” but unique and magical powder was used in the

 past in rural areas both for its culinary and medicinal benefits.

 The powder is not consumed directly. It is too powerful and

 can cause some complications. It is best used like a

 seasoning that can be added to all kinds of meals like tagines,

 salads, soups, juices, hot drinks...

 

BEFORE AND AFTER PREGNANCY

   In the past, people used to prepare a special meal for women in case of delay of pregnancy. This meal contains wild chicken cooked in its broth and they add some of this condiment mix. Additionally, after giving birth, the woman become so weak and vulnerable. This meal will boost her immunity and provide her with all the nutrients she needs to fully recover.

   Being rich in antioxidants and polyphenols, Ras El Hanout help fight all kinds of infections and viruses. The inflammatory and anti-viral properties of this ingredients make the body sweats and heats up.

a selection of herbs

       Health benefits of ras el hanout

The ras el hanout blend contain health-boosting compounds like minerals, healthy essential oils, vitamins, dietary fiber and a higher concentration of antioxidants.

·      Nutmeg is a good source of minerals like potassium and magnesium. Nutmeg is also fiber-rich.

·      Mace contains high concentration of iron and calcium.

·      Black pepper, cardamom and coriander are rich in essential oils like piperine, pinene and oleic acid.

·     Coriander is packed with vitamin C.

·     Cardamom is rich in vitamins niacin and thiamin.

·     Cinnamon contains plenty of vitamin A.

·     Coriander seeds contains an abundance of dietary fiber.


HOW TO MAKE THIS WONDERFUL BLEND

 

SEEDS: sesame, caraway, fenugreek, coriander ….

SPICES: cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, cloves, star anise, ginger,

DRIED HERBS: bay leaves, fennel, rosemary, thyme, sage, basil leaves, marjoram….

 

·     You can use from 20g to 50 g of each ingredient

·     You can add as many ingredients as possible to the list above.

·     You could take away certain ingredients if you have

         certain allergies or doubts.

·     All ingredients are crushed altogether in a blender for

        grinding spices.









 


 

 

HOW TO MAKE THIS WONDERFUL ALL SPICE BLEND

 

     SEEDS: sesame, caraway, fenugreek, coriander ….

     SPICES: cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, cloves,

      star anise, ginger,

     DRIED HERBS: bay leaves, fennel, rosemary, thyme, sage,  basil            leaves, marjoram….

 

            -  You can use from 20g to 50 g of each ingredient

           -  You can add as many ingredients as possible to the list

         above.

           -  You could take away certain ingredients if you have

         certain allergies or doubts.

           -  All ingredients are crushed altogether in a blender for

        grinding spices.