Recipe: Cooking with Za’atar

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Za’atar is the name of any of several fragrant wild thyme varieties from the eastern Mediterranean and, more famously, the wonderful and ubiquitous mixture that combines za’atar with sesame seeds, sumac, sea salt, and sometimes other spices.

There are as many za’atar recipes as there are cooks in Lebanon. It can be uses to season meats, vegetables, dressings, yogurt and cheese. Bake it into breads or dip bread into olive oil, then za’atar. Alternately, combine it with olive oil and salt for an amazing and addictive dip, za’atar-wu-zeit.

2 Tbsp Sumac
1-1/2 Tbsp Thyme
1 Tbsp Marjoram
1 Tbsp White sesame seeds, toasted
1 tsp Mexican oregano, rubbed
1 tsp Black sesame seeds

Combine all ingredients

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