Learn how to make za’atar, the classic Middle Eastern seasoning, with this simple recipe. You’ll need dried oregano, sumac, sesame seeds, marjoram (optional) and thyme. Recipe yields 1/2 cup and keeps for up to 1 month.
Recipe roughly adapted from Zaitoun by Yasmin Khan.ย
Serving suggestions: Mix za’atar with olive oil and spread it over pita bread (or pita dough) before baking. Or dip bread into olive oil, followed by a dunk into the za’atar blend. Mix za’atar with olive oil and drizzle it over labneh, Greek yogurt or hummus. Roll extra-thick rounds of labneh or a log of goat cheese in the dry spice mixture. Use the olive oil mixture as a marinade, or the plain spice blend as a dry rub.
Olive oil ratio: Two parts za’atar to one part olive oil will yield a thick, spreadable consistency. Equal parts yields a drizzly sauce.
Recipe from Cookie and Kate: https://cookieandkate.com/zaatar-spice-blend-recipe/