Anyone mix their own Zataar?
Would love to make my own. I know what is in it but not sure of proportions or substitutes. Tx.
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Would love to make my own. I know what is in it but not sure of proportions or substitutes. Tx.
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Proportions vary by recipe and by place (Aleppo, Damascus, Beirut, Jordan, Israel).
I like one
* dominated by whole white sesame seeds (raw or toasted), about 1/2 cup
* dried green herb about 2 Tbsp (one or more of oregano, thyme, summer or Mediterranean savory).
* small amount of salt (1-2 tsp)
* small amount of sumac (red, sourish ground spice), about 2 tsp to 2 tbsp, to taste.
1/2 tsp coarse or sea salt
Note: Hyssop, an herb mentioned in the Bible, was/is also recommended. It is available in specialty stores, but I tried it once and found it tasteless.
For more info see
Desertcandy.blogspot.com in 2008 on what is za'atar
foodandwine.com on "best Syrian food unveiled"
Gil Marks, Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, 2010