Homemade zataar (middle eastern spice blend)

1 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 teaspoons Powdered oregano
2 teaspoons Dried oregano leaves
2 tablespoons Powdered thyme
1 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves
2 teaspoons Powdered savory
2 teaspoons Powdered marjoram
½ teaspoon Dried marjoram leaves
1 tablespoon Sumac powder
⅓ cup Sesame seed
1½ teaspoon Kosher salt
Finely minced peel of 2 lemons (yellow part only)

Directions

Makes scant ¾ cup

In a small bowl, blend together oregano, thyme, savory, marjoram, sumac, sesame seed, kosher salt and lemon peel. Can be stored tightly covered 2 to 3 months.

Note: Sumac is a piquant seasoning available at specialty stores such as Middle Eastern stores.

Posted to JEWISH-FOOD digest V96 #70 Date: Sun, 3 Nov 96 22:28 PST

From: Steve and Marilyn Kerman <sdkerman@...>

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