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La Kama

La Kama is a Moroccan spice mixture that is very popular in Tangier. It is altogether simpler than the complex ras el hanout and features a modest five spices. Use it to flavour soups and stews or as a rub with chicken or lamb.

Recipe for La Kama

Ingredients:
2.5 cm (1 inch) cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons black peppercorns
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation:
Dry-fry or roast the cinnamon and peppercorns in a heavy grying pan over medium heat to release their flavour.

Grind the roasted spices to a powder and mix with the ginger, turmeric and nutmeg.

Use at once or store in an airtight jar, away from heat or light.

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