Thyme, Sumac and Sesame Za'atar
Inspired by techniques from America's Test Kitchen and NYT Cooking.
Ground dried thyme and oregano mixed with sumac, toasted sesame seeds and a little salt.
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Method
- 1
Toast. Toast the sesame seeds in the dry pan over medium heat 2-3 min, stirring, until golden, then cool.
- 2
Grind. Grind the thyme and oregano to a fine powder.
- 3
Mix. Stir the herbs with the sumac, sesame and salt, then store in the jar.
- 4
Use. Mix 2 tbsp with 4 tbsp olive oil and spread over flatbread before baking, or sprinkle over eggs, salads and roast vegetables.
Storage
Keep in an airtight jar away from light for up to 3 months. Cool leftovers in a shallow container and refrigerate within 2 hours (within 1 hour on a day above 32°C).
Equipment
- small dry frying pan
- spice grinder or mortar and pestle
- small bowl
- airtight jar
Nutrition per serving (estimated values)
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| of which free sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| of which saturates | 0.1 g |
| Fibre | 0.5 g |
| Salt | 0.12 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
2.9 g High Protein needs ≥ 10 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
