Za'atar Spice
A bright, tangy Middle Eastern spice blend made with thyme, oregano, sesame seeds, and sumac -simple, aromatic, and perfect for vegetables, breads, dips, and salads.
Equipment
- Frying pan - non stick
- Mixing bowl
- Mortar and Pestle
- Airtight jar
Ingredients
- 30 g Thyme - dried
- 20 g Oregano - dried
- 20 g Marjoram - dried
- 30 g White sesame seeds (toasted)
- 20 g Sumac
- 5 g Sea salt (fine)
Method
- Assemble and measure out all ingredients.30 g Thyme - dried, 20 g Oregano - dried, 20 g Marjoram - dried, 30 g White sesame seeds, 20 g Sumac, 5 g Sea salt
- Toast the 30 g White sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over low heat until lightly golden and fragrant. Allow to cool completely.
- Combine the 30 g Thyme - dried, 20 g Oregano - dried, 20 g Marjoram - dried, 20 g Sumac, 30 g White sesame seeds, and 5 g Sea salt in a bowl.
- For a rustic texture, leave the blend as is. For a finer mix, pulse briefly in a spice grinder - avoid over-blending.
- Transfer to an airtight jar and store in a cool, dry cupboard.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5gCalories: 15kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSodium: 82mgPotassium: 39mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 129IUVitamin B1: 0.02mgVitamin B2: 0.01mgVitamin B3: 0.2mgVitamin B5: 0.01mgVitamin B6: 0.04mgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin E: 0.3mgVitamin K: 32µgCalcium: 66mgCopper: 0.1mgFolate: 9µgIron: 3mgManganese: 0.2mgMagnesium: 12mgPhosphorus: 14mgSelenium: 1µgZinc: 0.2mg
