Good quality za’atar will smell sharp and almost spicy, with a rich nuttiness. If you detect a musty or rancid odor, shop elsewhere.
Ingredients
3 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp dried thyme
1 tbsp ground sumac
1 tsp sea salt
Preparation
Stir all ingredients in a bowl and then partially crush using a pestle and mortar or a coffee mill. Don’t crush or mill the mixture too much; you want the end result to be slightly textured, with flecks of whole sesame seeds still visible.
sprinkle over baked pitas; hummus; grilled fish, poultry or meats; or whiske into salad dressings.
main ingredients: type of recipe:spices cuisine:Egypt
