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39 of 39 found the following review helpful:
This is the real deal Aug 23, 2008
By David C. Roberts
Be careful! After trying this wonderful blend of spices, with great complexity of flavor, that they say is made with 35 ingredients, I found ras el hanout in my local grocery store. When I tried it alongside this one, there was no comparison. Then I checked the label--the local one had only 8 ingredients! It went into the trash and another order was placed to Zamouri.
Ras el hanout can be used in a number of Moroccan dishes that are fabulous, although they tend to be complex to prepare--although if you're in the mood they are worth the effort. But I also use it in tomato soup to give an amazing richness of flavor to it, transforming an everyday dish to a company dish. Today I'm braising short ribs, and when I've cooked down the braising liquid I'll add ras el hanout to provide a symphony of flavor to it. I haven't tried it with tomatoes and cheese on an omelet, but it's the sort of thing that's likely to be fabulous. With a little experimentation, you'll find your own favorite uses for it.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
My favorite spice! Nov 22, 2007
By Jennifer Hebert
"Jennifer Hebert"
This is great for Couscous sauce and other red sauces! I would recommend making it at home then buying it, but if you don't know how or don't have the opportunity to do it this is the brand to buy!
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
The real deal Sep 25, 2008
By David Sternlight
Most Ras al Hanout contains only a few ingredients. This one, with over 20, is the real stuff one might get in a Maghreb spice shop as the "top of the line" (literally 'top of the shop') secret family mixture.
13 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Excellent ras-el-hanout Aug 19, 2010
By Nazli Roth
About ten years ago a friend made amazing Algerian couscous for us in which she used a bottle of ras-el-hanout purchased in France under the Ducros brand name. It was fabulous and for years I tried finding the same spice/flavor/scent in hopes of duplicating our unforgettable feast - with repeated disappointments. I read the reviews for the Zamouri ras-el-hanout and decided to take a chance, even though I was about to give up hope. And what do you know, this IS the real thing - just incredible. Do yourself a favor and saute some crushed garlic and onion in olive oil, add some diced assorted vegetables (peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant etc.), throw in some raisins, garbanzo beans, 1T cumin and 3T of this wonderful ras-el-hanout... serve over couscous and you're off to a very happy evening!
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Great Middle Eastern Spice Jan 13, 2011
By L. Hauser
This Ras El Hanout is a wonderful, authentic spice that is difficult to recreate yourself. It's hard to find and really enhances Middle Eastern cuisine. This blend includes lavender and roses, as well as more common cinnamon and cumin. Ras El Hanout gives a distinctive Middle Eastern flavor to a dish. I use it in my Moroccan chicken, which I prepare in a crock pot. A tagine would of course be even better! For my recipe, I use organic boneless chicken, a few tablespoons of high quality extra virgin olive oil, potatoes or sweet potatoes, quartered onions, lots of "baby" carrots, chick peas, cans of whole or diced tomatoes, diced garlic, honey, diced/chopped dried fruit such as apricots and/or prunes, chopped preserved lemon (you can buy or very easy to make), and then some additional cinnamon and cumin, plus black pepper in addition to Ras Al Hanout to taste. You do want to add enough to really flavor the "stew." Moroccan chicken is very healthy and fantastic served over whole wheat couscous. For a lower carb version, you can omit the potatoes and serve over greens. My kids love it, but it's also special enough for company. If you enjoy Moroccan food or experimenting with spices, it's a great addition to your pantry!
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