An essential Middle Eastern seasoning also used as a condiment. It can be used in a number of dishes including Garlic Naan

Ingredients

1 tablespoon dried thyme- crushed ( or sub oregano)

1 tablespoon ground cumin ( see note)

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1 tablespoon sumac

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon or more aleppo chili flakes- optional

instructions

Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container.

For the most flavor, toast whole seeds ( cumin and coriander seeds) until fragrant, then grind.

This will make the most flavorful zaatar. If you don’t have whole seeds, feel free to use ground spices.

Urban Cowgill April 2020