What to use instead of la kama
Quick answer
The closest option is Ras el hanout, rated situational. Ras el hanout contains everything la kama does and much more, including floral and musky notes. Used at a lower quantity it seasons harira or a tagine acceptably, but the dish becomes more perfumed and less plainly warm.
It will not do for: Dishes where a plain ginger-and-pepper warmth is wanted; Ras el hanout with rose or lavender in delicate soups.
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Ras el hanout
SituationalRas el hanout contains everything la kama does and much more, including floral and musky notes. Used at a lower quantity it seasons harira or a tagine acceptably, but the dish becomes more perfumed and less plainly warm.
| Flavour | Aroma | Colour | Heat |
|---|---|---|---|
| partial | different | close | similar |
Works for
- Tagines
- Harira, at a reduced quantity
Does not work for
- Dishes where a plain ginger-and-pepper warmth is wanted
- Ras el hanout with rose or lavender in delicate soups