Za'atar
Za’atar combines an aromatic herb—usually thyme and its kin—with the tart zing of sumac and nutty sesame seeds. Jars of dried za’atar from Middle Eastern grocers are convenient, but the freshly made mix is much, much better. The heat from the toasted sesame seeds brings out the flavour of the thyme and sumac. Recipe makes about 1/2 cup.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves
- 1½ tbsp ground sumac
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix thyme and sumac.
- In a dry, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stir sesame seeds until fragrant and lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer immediately to bowl with thyme and sumac mix and stir together. Stir in salt. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
Tip
Spices go from toasted to burnt in seconds; once they’re ready, transfer them out of the hot pan right away.
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