ras el hanout Archives

A platter of a Moroccan chicken and lentil stew served over a bed of shredded pastry. A whole chicken is centered on the pastry bed. Whole garlic cloves sit in a bowl on top of the chicken. The entire dish is garnished with dates and fried almonds.

Moroccan Bormache Recipe – Meknes Style Rfissa

A must-try regional variation of rfissa, Morocco’s famous dish of chicken, lentils, onion and fenugreek served on a bed of shredded pastry or bread.

How to Make Ras El Hanout – Fez Variation

Ras el hanout is a fragrant exotic Moroccan spice blend. There are many variations with lengthy lists of ingredients, and each spice vendor is likely to guard his own unique recipe. The ras el hanout recipe shared here is a Fez version.

Mrouzia – Moroccan Lamb Confit with Raisins, Almonds and Honey

Mrouzia is a sweet and savory Moroccan tagine that’s seasoned with ras el hanout, ginger, saffron, and cinnamon. Honey not only adds sweetness, but in earlier times also acted as a preservative in tandem with the spices.