Za'atar Seasoning Mix
A Middle Eastern seasoning mix with the earthiness of cumin, the bright tang of sumac, and the slight mint-iness of thyme! Enjoy this Za'atar Seasoning Mix!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
- 1 spatula
- 1 spice grinder if using whole cumin seeds
- 1 ¼ cup measure
- 1 teaspoon
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cumin whole seeds, or powder
- ¼ cup sumac powdered
- ¼ cup thyme dried
- ¼ cup sesame seeds white
- ½ tablespoon salt
Instructions
- If roasting whole cumin seeds, place in a skillet over medium heat. Dry roast until a few shades darker, about 5 minutes. Do not let them burn! Remove from heat and let them cool. Grind them in a space grinder.
- Place the sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat. Dry roast until a few shades darker, about 5 minutes. Do not let them burn!
- Place all ingredients together in a bowl and mix well. Store in an airtight jar.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Use a mix of thyme, marjoram, and oregano to get a flavor closer to the za'atar herb.
Add Aleppo pepper, urfa biber, cayenne pepper, and/or black pepper to give the Za'atar Seasoning Mix a kick.
Do roast the cumin seeds! They get a richer, more satisfying flavor. Same with the sesame seeds!
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