Za’atar – a Middle Eastern Spice Mix
A quick and easy homemade Za'atar recipe with suggestions on how to use it on flatbreads, with yoghurt and so much more.
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Servings: (About a small spice jar amount)
Calories: 20kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 Tbsp dried thyme
- 1 Tbsp dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp dried marjoram
- 3 Tbsp Sumac or 1 tsp lemon peel
Suggested extras
- Dried rose petals
- Pepper
- Dried chillies
- Dried fruit peels
Instructions
- Dry fry the sesame seeds and cumin seeds for about 3 minutes, as in the video.1 Tbsp sesame seeds, ½ tsp cumin seeds
- Pound the ingredients together in a pestle and mortar, adding each one as you go, in the order they're listed.½ tsp salt, 1 Tbsp dried thyme, 1 Tbsp dried oregano, 1 Tbsp dried marjoram, 3 Tbsp Sumac
- Store the finished za'atar in an airtight container and keep in a cool dark place. To me, it lasts indefinitely, although its potency will diminish gradually.
Za'atar Yoghurt
- Mix everything together.500 ml natural yoghurt, 1-2 Tbsp za’atar, ¼ cucumber, ½ tomato, ½ green chilli, 2-3 mint leaves
Notes
As mentioned, you can also use za'atar to marinate meat and seafood, whether to roast, cook on the stove or on the barbecue. Add some olive oil or yoghurt to turn it into a wet marinade.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tbsp | Calories: 20kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.4g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 470mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 0.2g
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