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Za’atar is a tasty spice mix commonly used in Middle Eastern cooking. We used to eat it, mixed with some olive oil into a paste, and spread on dough to make a type of pizza, manakeesh. It’s also great sprinkled on eggs, various vegetables, and as a spice rub for meat.
The term za’atar can mean a herb from the family that includes thyme, oregano and savoury. It is also the name of a spice mix, shown here, when thyme is mixed with sumac and sesame seeds. Tasty!
I’ve never heard of this spice mix before, but I’m going to have to try it now! Sounds completely delicious. On pizza-like food you say? I’m definitely in! Thanks for sharing with the Wednesday Showcase! Pinning this one!
Interesting! I’ve never had this before. Pinned to the practical mondays board:)
(ps: love the camel!)
I have had zaatar butter in a restaurant. They must have ground it very finely and it was so delicious on rolls!
[…] fresh from Tamimi Markets in Saudi Arabia, and now we make it at home. If you can’t find the za’atar spice mix, you can make it yourself from a blend of thyme, sesame seeds, and sumac. The za’atar mixture […]
Now I need to find sumac… off to search online!
There’s a bagel place here that sprinkles a little of this spice mix on their hummus covered bagels. So good! I’ll have to try this to make at home.
Pinning this one to try later – It sounds like an amazing flavor profile!! Thanks for sharing on the “What’s for Dinner” link up~
Thank you for sharing this unique spice blend! It is something I have not ever tried, Pinned!
I love trying out new spices and I will give this one a try. Sounds amazing!
[…] recipes, was invented from leftovers. While making breakfast one Sunday morning, I found some extra za’atar spice mixed with some olive oil and a chunk of mozzarella in our fridge. I had already started frying […]