ORGANIC Ras el Hanout

The Ras el Hanout spice blend is considered a spicy treasure of the Orient. Our Ras el Hanout Coconut Spice Oil combines spices from the 1001 Nights with the subtle, typical coconut note to create a firework of oriental flavours.

The spice blend Ras el Hanout, which means "head of the shop", comes from traditional North African cuisine and has its origins in the Maghreb. It is said to be so named because it was a secret recipe made by the head of the spice shop and kept to himself.

The precious Ras el Hanout blend contains a variety of intense yet harmonious spices. Depending on how it is made, up to 25 spices are combined. Many of these spices are difficult to find in the UK. Common ingredients include cinnamon sticks, anise, pimento, bay leaves, turmeric, nutmeg, chillies, white pepper, caraway, cloves, lavender flowers and cardamom pods. It is notable that Ras el Hanout traditionally combines sweet, hot, strong spicy and bitter flavours.

Organic coconut oil base

In combination with Solling Organic Coconut Oil, this spice blend unfolds its full flavour. Although coconut oil contains many saturated fatty acids, the majority of these are medium-chain fatty acids, the so-called MCTs (middle-chain triglycerides), such as lauric acid, which makes up about half of the fatty acids in coconut oil. Lauric acid is an important component of breast milk. In combination with a varied, fresh diet, coconut oil makes an important contribution to a balanced diet. However, as coconut oil does not naturally contain essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, it is important to use a variety of oils in the kitchen. That is why we offer a wide range of high quality, freshly milled organic cooking oils.

The production of coconut oil is complex and requires care and expertise. Ölmühle Sollings coconut oil differs significantly in both taste and composition from industrially produced, hydrogenated coconut fats used in the food industry. In our factory we produce a valuable virgin coconut oil. "Virgin" is an oil that has been pressed as gently as possible and has not undergone any further treatment. This preserves the exotic, nutty aroma and flavour of fresh coconut, which combines perfectly with the North African spice blend Ras el Hanout.

As coconut oil is predominantly saturated, it has a long shelf life and is very heat stable. The formation of trans-fatty acids is prevented during frying, baking and deep-frying. However, in order to preserve the valuable flavours of the spice blend, we recommend that you do not heat our coconut spice oils at high temperatures for too long, but only use them for steaming and frying. Ideally, they should be added after frying. Alternatively, the desired amount of coconut oil can be added to a hot dish just before serving and stirred. If Coconut Flavoured Oil is to be used to flavour cold dishes, simply melt the desired amount and stir quickly.

Tips for use

Ras el Hanout Coconut Seasoning Oil goes well with couscous, meat dishes, rice pans, chickpea dishes and all dishes that need to be seasoned with an oriental touch. Stews, millet dishes and dips also benefit from the variety of flavours. By the way: A tajine filled with vegetables and seasoned with Ras el Hanout coconut oil from Ölmühle Solling is a particularly oriental culinary experience. Sweet and fruity and at the same time strong and spicy - we wish you lots of fun cooking and trying it out. 

Ras el Hanout is perfect with couscous, meat dishes, rice pans, chickpea dishes and all dishes that need to be enchanted with an oriental touch.