Za'atar Spice Recipe
Author: Marthinus Strydom
Category: Sauces & Spices
This authentic Za'atar Spice recipe comes from an Egyptian Dad and is perfect for adding a Middle Eastern flavor to any meal. It can be used to season hummus, baba ganoush, vegetables, and meats. Enjoy!
Method
- Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.
- For the most flavor, toast whole seeds (cumin seeds and coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) each) until fragrant, then grind. This will make the most flavorful zaatar. If you don’t have whole seeds, feel free to use ground spices.
1 tbsp
(3 Teaspoons)
dried thyme- crushed (or sub oregano)
1 tbsp
(3 Teaspoons)
cumin (see instructions about whole or ground)
1 tbsp
(3 Teaspoons)
coriander
1 tbsp
(3 Teaspoons)
toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp
(3 Teaspoons)
sumac
½
tsp kosher salt
¼
tsp or more aleppo chili flakes- optional