Herbs & Spices · Food pairing guide
What goes with Ras el Hanout?
Ras el hanout is a variable blend rather than one standard spice formula. A practical reference may include coriander, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, turmeric and smaller quantities of clove or nutmeg, but the packet may differ considerably. Floral ingredients, chilli and salt are optional rather than guaranteed. Its colour therefore does not reliably predict either heat or sweetness.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Ras el Hanout?
Use lamb's gelatinous cooking juices, chickpea starch or a concentrated vegetable purée to carry the blend. Carrot, dried apricot and squash can answer its warm aromas without requiring extra sugar. An already sweet blend needs tartness or savoury depth around it; a pepper-heavy blend may need more moisture and a gentler dose, particularly in rice or tender dairy fillings.
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