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EveryMasala

Spices of North Africa

Ras el hanout, harissa, preserved lemon and the souks of Marrakech, Tunis and Cairo. 4 spices on EveryMasala so far.

Spice cities, markets and growing areas

EssaouiraFesKhan el-Khalili, CairoMarrakechTunis

Blends of the region

Ras el hanoutDukkahHarissaTagine spice mixChermoulaTabil

Countries

🇩🇿 Algeria 3🇪🇬 Egypt 16🇱🇾 Libya 2🇲🇦 Morocco 7🇸🇩 Sudan 5🇹🇳 Tunisia 4
PartSeedBarkRootFlowerFruitChilliLeafResinBulbStigmaBlendPasteSeasoning
FlavourHot and fieryWarm and sweet-spicedSweet and mellowEarthy and deepCitrus and brightSharp and pungentSmokyFloral and perfumedBitterAnise and liquoriceSour and tartSavoury and umamiNumbing and tinglingHerbal and green
MealBreakfastLunchDinnerSupperSnacks and tea timeDrinksDesserts and sweetsStreet foodPickles and preservesFeasts and banquets
🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 1 moreBerbereበርበሬ (bärbäre) A complex Ethiopian spice blend built on chili peppers, coriander, and ginger.Hot and fiery · Warm and sweet-spiced 🇹🇳 TunisiaTabilتابل A Tunisian blend of coriander, caraway, garlic, and chili used to season stews.Sharp and pungent · Warm and sweet-spiced

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The weekly digest

Every Monday: seven spices you may not know, what is cooking this week, and one blend explained step by step.