Tagine Spice

Tajine Spice Blend carries the warm, aromatic flavours of Moroccan cooking, balancing savoury, sweet and earthy notes. It is golden from the turmeric and paprika, and smells of cinnamon and cumin together, which is the signature of North African slow cooking rather than of a hot chilli blend.

The blend features paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, garlic, allspice and turmeric, each complementing the others to form a warm, golden seasoning that suits slow-cooked stews, meats, vegetables and couscous.

How to use it

Use it for Moroccan tagines and for roasted dishes generally, allowing about two tablespoons for a stew serving four. The technique tip: build the tagine in layers, frying the spice in oil with the onions first so it toasts, then adding the meat and only afterwards the vegetables and liquid. Keep the heat low and the lid on; a tagine cooked slowly at a bare simmer for two hours draws the cinnamon and allspice through the whole pot, while a fast boil leaves them sitting on top.

The shaker jar

The jar option is packed in a clear 8 oz shaker jar made from lightweight, food-safe PET, so the colour and texture of the blend are visible at a glance. The flip-top cap opens to a three-hole sifter for an even sprinkle straight over the pan, the grill or the plate, and closes again with a simple press. A pressure-sensitive liner seals the jar until first use, and the fitted cap keeps the blend fresh between uses. When a recipe calls for a measured spoonful, simply unscrew the cap; the wide mouth takes a teaspoon with ease. Once empty, the jar is easy to refill with your next Ameen blend and makes a practical home for dried herbs, chilli flakes, sesame seeds or homemade rubs. Hand wash only.

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Also known as

Tagine Spice, Moroccan Tagine Blend, Moroccan Stew Seasoning