Ras el Hanout Spice Blend
Inspired by techniques from America's Test Kitchen.
A warm blend of paprika, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and cayenne with a touch of sugar and salt.
Based on the listed ingredients, none of the 14 major EU allergens. Always check product labels.
Method
- 1
Measure. Put all the ground spices, the sugar and the salt into the small bowl.
- 2
Mix. Stir thoroughly, pressing out any lumps of sugar, until the colour is even.
- 3
Store. Spoon into a small airtight jar and seal.
- 4
Use. Rub about 1 tsp per 150 g over chicken, lamb or vegetables before roasting, or stir into tagines and stews.
Storage
Keep in a sealed jar in a cool, dark cupboard for up to 3 months.
EU nutrition claims
- Source of protein: 3.3 g protein per 100 kcal, about 13% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)
Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide
Free sugars
0.3 g per serving
0.6 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 1.2 % of the ideal 25 g
Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO
Equipment
- measuring spoons
- small bowl
- spoon
- small airtight jar
Nutrition per serving (estimated values)
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1.2 g |
| of which sugars | 0.4 g |
| of which free sugars | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| of which saturates | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 0.12 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
3.3 g High Protein needs ≥ 5 g (20% of energy)
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
