Za’atar Spice Mix

Name: Za’atar Spice Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes ½ cup
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons dried sumac; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (see Toasted Seeds and Spices); 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 2 tablespoons dried marjoram; 2 tablespoons dried oregano

Preparation info

Makes
½ cup

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 min

Appears in

Silk Road Vegetarian

By Dahlia Abraham-Klein

Published 2014

About

This spice blend is a generic name for a Middle eastern mixture of herbs. Za’atar is popular in Arab cuisine and throughout the Middle east. It can even be used in lieu of salt for flavoring salads and yogurt dips.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (see Toasted Seeds and Spices)
4 tablespoons dried sumac

Spice Mix
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Grind the sesame seeds in a food processor or with mortar and pestle. Add the sumac, thyme, marjoram, oregano, and salt, and mix well.
Store the za’atar in a cool, dark place in a sealable plastic bag or in an airtight container. When stored properly, za’atar will keep for 3 to 6 months.