Homemade za'atar
Difficulty
Easy 👌Ingredients
| 2 tbsp | sesame seeds |
| 2 tbsp | dried thyme |
| 1 tsp | dried oregano |
| ½ tsp | sea salt |
| 2 tsp | sumac |
| ½ tsp | ground coriander |
Utensils
- frying pan
- bowl
- mortar and pestle
- airtight container
Nutrition per serving
43
2g
3g
2g
Step 1/2
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tsp sumac
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- frying pan
- bowl
- mortar and pestle
- airtight container
Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a small pan until fragrant and just turning golden brown. Put dried thyme, oregano, salt, sumac and ground coriander in the mortar and pestle and grind together finely. Put toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl, and add the finely ground herbs. Mix together and store in an airtight container. Use it as a seasoning for meats, sprinkle it into olive oil for a bread dip, top grilled veggies or hummus with it, even put a pinch on a fried egg!
Flavors of the Middle East at home
Lightly toast the sesame seeds in a small pan until fragrant and just turning golden brown. Put dried thyme, oregano, salt, sumac and ground coriander in the mortar and pestle and grind together finely. Put toasted sesame seeds in a small bowl, and add the finely ground herbs. Mix together and store in an airtight container until use.
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