Za’atar 125 g

Zatar – also known as za’tar, zahtar, za’atar or satar

Zatar is a top-quality Arabic spice blend. It is a typical blend found in the Arab countries of North Africa, Turkey and the Middle East. In Arabic, zatar simply means thyme. According to some sources, the spice was already in use during the time of the ancient Egyptians. It is traditionally used in baking bread or bread-like dough – manousheh. The spice blend is traditionally mixed with olive oil and spread over the bread, or a piece of bread is first brushed with olive oil and then sprinkled with the spice blend.

There are several varieties of za’atar; our blend is made from thyme, oregano, white sesame seeds and sumac, with salt. As the mixture is easy to make, you can also prepare it yourself at home using ingredients available from our range.

Uses

It is used for marinating meat, for grilled vegetables and also for grilled cheese. It can also be used as an accompaniment to rice and mixed vegetables, salads and fried eggs. We recommend trying it on bread or sprinkled over hummus or cheese spreads. You can also sprinkle it over any cooked food, preferably at the end of cooking. For a better flavour, you can lightly toast the mixture beforehand. This is because zatar also contains white sesame seeds, which are much tastier when toasted.

The blend also contains the spice sumac, which is mixed with salt to enhance its citrus flavour, so be careful when adding salt to ensure the dish does not become too salty. Sumac is actually the red berries of a shrub, packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Even on its own, sumac is a versatile spice and an indispensable ingredient in Middle Eastern recipes.

Ingredients

Thyme, oregano, white sesame, sumac, salt.

Contains sesame. May contain traces of parsley and mustard.

Storage

Store in a dry, dark and cool place. Ensure that the bag or box is tightly sealed.

Packaging

An airtight zip-lock bag, in which the product retains all its freshness and aroma. The packaging protects against light and air, as it consists of several layers of protection that preserve the properties of the contents.

The packaging is very practical and can be recycled

Origin

EU