A Middle Eastern blend of dried thyme and oregano, tangy sumac, toasted sesame seeds and sea salt, for flatbread, labneh and eggs. Serves 8.
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| 1 | | 2tbsp | — | — | |
| 2 | | 2tbsp | — | — | |
| 3 | | 1tsp | — | — | |
| 4 | | 1tbsp | — | — | |
| 5 | 0.5tsp | — | — |
Put the sesame seeds in the dry frying pan.
Sesame seeds · 2 tbsp
Toast over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until golden.
Put the dried thyme in the small bowl.
Dried thyme · 2 tbsp
Add the oregano.
Dried oregano · 1 tspRub the herbs between your fingers to break them up a little.
Add the sumac.
Sumac · 1 tbspAdd the sea salt.
Add the cooled sesame seeds and stir everything together.
Spoon into a small serving bowl and serve with olive oil and warm flatbread for dipping, or sprinkle over labneh, eggs or roast vegetables. Keep the rest in a sealed container for up to 3 months.
| # | Product | Tool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 tbsp | | Put the sesame seeds in the dry frying pan.⏱ 5sResultSesame seeds |
| 2 | — | | Toast over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until golden.⏱ 2 min 30sResultToasted sesame seeds |
| 3 | Toasted sesame seedsstep 2 |  | Tip them onto the plate to cool.⏱ 10sResultToasted sesame seedsused in step 9 |
| 4 | 2 tbsp | | Put the dried thyme in the small bowl.⏱ 5sResultDried thyme |
| 5 | 1 tsp | | Add the oregano.⏱ 5sResultThyme and oregano |
| 6 | — | | Rub the herbs between your fingers to break them up a little.⏱ 40sResultCrushed herbs |
| 7 | 1 tbsp | | Add the sumac.⏱ 5sResultHerbs and sumac |
| 8 | 0.5 tsp | | Add the sea salt.⏱ 5sResultSalted herbs and sumac |
| 9 | Toasted sesame seedsstep 3 | | Add the cooled sesame seeds and stir everything together.⏱ 20sResultMixed za'atar |
| 10 | Mixed za'atarstep 9 | | Spoon into a small serving bowl and serve with olive oil and warm flatbread for dipping, or sprinkle over labneh, eggs or roast vegetables. Keep the rest in a sealed container for up to 3 months.⏱ 10sResultZa'atar |
| Total Time | 4 min 45s | ||
Not served on its own — it goes into or alongside other dishes. Keep it until it is needed.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| 284kcal | |
| 9g | |
| 18g | |
| 4g | |
| 28g | |
| 2g | |
| 16g | |
| 2,620mg |
A Middle Eastern blend of dried thyme and oregano, tangy sumac, toasted sesame seeds and sea salt, for flatbread, labneh and eggs. Serves 8.
What you’ll doYou will toast sesame seeds, crush dried thyme and oregano lightly, then mix them with sumac, sea salt and the sesame seeds.
