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Lebanese Za'atar
Lebanese zaatar is a fragrant Middle Eastern blend of sumac, thyme, oregano, sesame seeds and salt. Make this recipe to season your favorite dishes!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
16
- 6 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp ground sumac
- 1 tbsp salt
- 3 tbsp dried thyme (wild thyme preferred) (crushed)
- 3 tbsp dried oregano (crushed)
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 3 tbsp dried cilantro ((optional))
Instructions
- 1
If you can't find toasted sesame seeds: In a small skillet, dry toast the sesame seeds until fragrant and lightly golden in color. Remove from heat and cool.
- 2
Crush the sumac and salt with the mortar and pestle (or in a small bowl and the end of a wooden spoon). Add the thyme, oregano and optional dried cilantro and grind together. Stir in the sesame seeds and mix thoroughly. Taste, and adjust to taste with a bit more salt, or sumac.
- 3
Store in an airtight container. This makes about 1 cup.