Name: Za'atar Spice Blend
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 7 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 2 tbsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp dried thyme; 2 tbsp dried marjoram; 2 tbsp sumac; 1 tsp sea salt flakes

Za’atar Spice Blend

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Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend with a history of use dating back to medieval times. Nowadays, a typical blend for za’atar consists of cumin, dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac, toasted sesame seeds and salt.

Author: Flaevor
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minute
Total Time: 7 Minutes
Yield: 55g 1x
Category: Spice Blends
Method: Blending
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

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2 tbsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp dried thyme
2 tbsp dried marjoram
2 tbsp sumac
1 tsp sea salt flakes

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Instructions

dry roast cumin seeds until fragrant. Transfer to a pestle & mortar or small blender along with sea salt flakes and grind into a powder.
Combine salt and cumin with all other ingredients. Transfer to an airtight container and keep in a cool dark cupboard. Will last up to 2 months before the flavour starts to fade.

Notes

Spice mixes are always best used within 1 – 2 months for maxiumum flavour and freshness so avoid making very large batches that cannot be used in time.

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