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Mixed spices from North Africa
Magazine: May 2008
Sourcing out spices in the oriental markets of the southern Mediterranean or in the alimentary emporiums of the Maghreb, it is possible to come up against a mix with a mysterious name: ras el hanout. We could call it curry or a masala of North African spices, in fact, it can be found everywhere from Tunisia to Morocco, passing through Algeria. Literally, Ras el Hanout signifi es “The best of the drugstore”, because each trader boasts an exclusive formula, blending thirty or so of their spices and best aromatic ingredients. The ras el hanout is appreciated not only for its aromatic properties but also for its curative strengths.
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