Homemade Za’atar
Aromatic homemade Za’atar has many delicious uses. Use as a dipping herb for bread, sprinkle over salads, massage into meats and fish or toss with roasted vegetables. The possibilities are limitless.
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Homemade Za’atar
Aromatic homemade Za’atar has many delicious uses. Use as a dipping herb for bread, sprinkle over salads, massage into meats and fish or toss with roasted vegetables. The possibilities are limitless.
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| 7cups | 20minutes |
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Ingredients
- 4cups organic thyme
- 1/2cup olive oil
- 1/2cup black sesame seeds
- 2cups organic sesame seeds
- 3tablespoons black cumin seedsalso called Black Caraway or Nigella Sativa
- 2tablespoons oragnic quinoa
- 2tablespoons sumac
- 1 1/2tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1tablespoons hemp seeds
- 1tablespoons Himalayan Crystal Saltor Celtic salt
Instructions
- Place the organic thyme in a medium bowl with olive oil. Using your hands, massage the oil into the thyme until it becomes lightly wet and darker in color. Add more olive oil if needed. Be careful not to add too much oil as you will want the end mixture to be dry.
- Add in the remaining ingredients and continue to massage until the herbs are well blended. Transfer za’atar to a large jar, cover and store in a dry cool place for up to 6 months.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Laurie Kerkinni for www.culinarybutterfly.com