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Middle Eastern Za'atar Spice
An aromatic Middle Eastern spice used baked into flatbreads, sprinkled over any food, to season meat and fish and in salad dressings.
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Ingredients
2
tbsp
cumin seeds
2
tbsp
coriander seeds
1
star anise
¼
cup
dried wild thyme or regular thyme
2
tbsp
salt flakes
¼
cup
unsalted peanuts
¼
cup
ground sumac
¼
cup
roasted sesame seeds
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US
Instructions
Grind together the thyme cumin and coriander seeds until fine
Sieve the mix, discarding the fine powder
Transfer to a bowl
Grind the star anise and salt flakes and add to the bowl
Grind the peanuts until medium fine and add to the bowl
Mix well together in airtight jars and store in a cupboard
Remember to label the jars
Notes
Freezes well in ziploc plastic bags.
Course:
Sauces and Spices
Cuisine:
Middle East
Keyword:
condiments, spices, za'atar