substitute for sumac?

Question

I'm making cumin-scented quinoa with shredded beets and the recipe calls for a sumac-yogurt topping plus sumac in the quinoa

Christine · Answer

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

Monita · Answer

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

peicook · Answer

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

hardlikearmour · Answer

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