Lebanese Zaatar
Directions
- 1Pick fresh oregano (or wild thyme (hyssop)) and separate leaves from stalks. Wash the leaves thoroughly and spin dry, ensuring all dampness is gone.
- 2Place the oregano leaves into a breathable cloth bag and hang them in the sun until completely dry, which may take several days.
- 3If using store bought ground oregano, skip this step.
- 4Over medium-high heat, dry toast the sesame seeds until golden.
- 5Add the ground oregano, ground sumac, and salt to the sesame seeds.
- 6Stir the mixture over the heat for about 5-10 minutes until everything is well combined and aromatic.
- 7Allow the zaatar mix to cool completely to room temperature before storing it in airtight jars in the pantry
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ground
- 2 cups Ground
- 2 cups raw
- 1 tsp to taste
Equipment
breathable cloth bagairtight jars
Tips
- Store your homemade zaatar blend in your pantry for many months.
- If you prefer to buy a zaatar blend, try this one here.
- If you have an abundance of fresh oregano try these two other scrumptious Lebanese recipes of zouba salad or this mouthwatering oregano scroll bread
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