substitute for sumac?

hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.

added 6 months ago

sumac adds a tart note, so I'd sub with a little lemon juice and zest

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SInce Sumac adds a bit of a lemony taste to many Middle eastern recipes, I would try a bit of Lemon zest.

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added 6 months ago

If you have Zaatar, another Mideastern spice, it contains Sumac and would add a nice flavor

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If you can get pomegranate molasses, that would be v nice here!

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