Spice Guide

Blends, origin, and dosage — spice knowledge for the kitchen, from basic recipes to product information.


Ras el Hanout Gewürzmischung in einer Schale, daneben Zimt, Kreuzkümmel, Koriander, Kardamom, Rosenblüten, Kurkuma, Ingwer und Muskatnuss

Ras el Hanout: The Moroccan King's Spice Blend Explained

By genussland Redaktion

Ras el Hanout means "head of the shop": what goes into the Moroccan royal blend, why rose petals are allowed in, how to cook with it — plus a quick tagine recipe.

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Umami-reiche Lebensmittel: Parmesan, getrocknete Steinpilze, getrocknete Tomaten, Sardellen, Sojasauce, Kombu-Alge, Pilze und Umami-Gewürzmischung

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Umami: The Fifth Taste

Why does Bolognese that has been cooked for a long time taste so much deeper? The answer is umami. How the fifth basic taste was discovered, where it can be found — and with which four techniques you can specifically bring it into your kitchen.