There are always loads of recipes I'd like to try but lose them before I do. This is where I can record recipes I find interesting and keep notes on my experiments with them.

I have a system that I've adopted for working through recipes:

1 - New recipes are saved to the Experimental Mouffette and is labeled : Untested
2 - As I'm working out the changes I'd like to make (if any) it is labeled : Testing
3 - Once I think I've got the correct formula it is labeled : Test 1
4 - IF I am able to reproduce the effect a second time it is labeled : Test 2 - if I am not able to reproduce the effect, it remains Test 1
5 - The same process as step 4 is used to graduate it to Test 3
6 - Once I have been able to reproduce the effect successfully 3 times, it graduates to my main blog, La Mouffette Gourmande

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Saturday, February 10, 2024

Ras El Hanout spice blend - Testing


1 - So far so good, I think, I don't have many opportunities to use it but it seems to work well.

1 tsp cumin seed
½ tsp coriander seed
½ tsp cardamom seed (from about 10 pods)
¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper?
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp cayenne
a good pinch of saffron (optional)
  1. Toast the whole spices (cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper?) in a small pan until they are aromatic and have turned a shade or two darker. 
  2. Grind the toasted spices in a mechanical grinder or a mortar and pestle.
  3. In a small bowl whisk together all ingredients until well combined well. 

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