A blend of dried herbs, oregano, marjoram and thyme with toasted sesame and coriander seeds, brightened by sumac, a citrusy dried berry.
Course Spices
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword Za'atar Spice Blend
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 2 minutesminutes
Total Time 22 minutesminutes
Servings 8ounces
Equipment
Small skillet
spice grinder or mortar and pestle
Ingredients
1/2cupGround sumac
4tbspDried thyme
4tbspDried wild oregano or Syrian oregano
4tbsp Dried marjoram
2tbspRaw sesame seeds lightly toasted
1tbspCoriander seedslightly toasted
1tspSea salt
1/2tspBlack pepper
Instructions
Heat a small skillet on top the stove and lightly toast the coriander seeds and sesame seeds until golden brown. Allow them to cool to room temperature.
Grind them to a powder with a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
Measure each ingredient and place in a small bowl. Whisk the ingredients together and store in an airtight container.
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Notes
There are different versions of homemade za'atar, depending on the region of Middle Eastern cuisine being prepared. My recipe is based on my Syrian mother's blend.