Simple Homemade Za'atar
Za'atar is easy to make at home from scratch with just four ingredients. While in Lebanon wild thyme is used, regular thyme from the supermarket or your garden makes a fine substitute. Za'atar refers both to the thyme plant itself, as well as this spice mix.
Ingredients
Makes: 7 tablespoons
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon sumac
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
Preparation:5min ›
Ready in:5min
- If desired, toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat till just golden. Remove from heat.
- Combine sesame seeds with remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir. Use immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Cook's note
For a simple and delicious way to use za'atar, sprinkle the spice mixture over a plate of labneh and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with pitta bread as a dip.
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I keep a batch in the fridge to put in various Middle Eastern dishes. When I ran out, I bought a bottle from a spice shop. This recipe is much better. My experience has been that it lasts months of refrigerated. Thanks for submitting this great recipe. - 08 May 2018 (Review from Allrecipes USA and Canada)