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Za'atar is traditionally dried in the sun and mixed with salt, sesame seeds and sumac. [35] It is commonly eaten with pita, which is dipped in olive oil and then za'atar. [35] When the dried herb is moistened with olive oil, the spread is known as za'atar-wu-zayt or zeit ou za'atar (zeit or zayt, meaning "oil" in Arabic and "olive" in Hebrew). [18]
This blend uses a medley of seasonings, including garlic and onion powder, dried basil and dried parsley, dried savory and dried sage, plus cayenne pepper, ground thyme, ground mace, and ground ...
Za'atar is a spice mix made from wild thyme or marjoram, sumac, roasted sesame seeds, and salt. It can add a zesty, crunchy, nutty flavor to just about any dish.
The plant may be called za'atar by association with its use in an herb-spice mixture. In, both, Modern ِArabic and in Classical Arabic the plant is called za'atar, which was formerly used in ceremonial functions, such as for sprinkling the waters of purification mixture made by the ashes of burned Red heifer on those persons defiled by the dead.
Move aside, pepper! Za’atar deserves a spot not only in your pantry, but also on your tabletop.
In some Levantine countries, the condiment za'atar (Arabic for both thyme and marjoram) contains many of the essential oils found in thyme. [8] Thyme is a common component of the bouquet garni, and of herbes de Provence. [9] Thyme is sold both fresh and dried. While summer-seasonal, fresh greenhouse thyme is often available year-round.
Flatbread dough usually topped with olive oil and za’atar spice blend. Other varieties may include cheese or ground meat and in this case it is called sfiha. Olive oil (زيت الزيتون) One of the cornerstones of Jordanian food. For breakfast, Jordanians dip flatbread into the olive oil, then into the za'atar.
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