I put this together with ingredients I bought from a local middle east bulk food store. It smells great and now on to making the baked pita chips. Thanks so much Noreen!
I love za'atar and have been using it to top homemade hummus for years. I make a purist hummus with chickpeas and tahini then top it with olive oil and za'tar. That tops my ritz. Thanks for the recipe.
I use this all the time. Toast the sesame seed and it won't spoil. Remember some are herbs some are spices. Typically Zataar doesn't have that many spices but truly you can do how you please. Sumac and thyme and marjoram are a must. Often you will see mint in it as well. I buy mine from Jerusalem and in the past Syria. There is nothing like roasted chicken that has been rubbed with olive oil and rolled in zataar. It's good on eggs as well! Was happy to see you introduce this to your followers.
I used to work for a really small company that made kosher cheese. we made Syrian basket cheese, mozz balls and hand stretched string cheese with black caraway seeds. Sometimes after the basket cheese was brined and cured we would roll them in za'atar. It was INCREDIBLE. I haven't worked there in nearly 6 years and I miss the flavor! So excited to try this because I couldn't bring myself to pay $6 for a tiny jar at the grocery store. (Totally need the sesame seeds but I agree with that you said!)
I had a friend make this for me, and I put it on chicken and then a few potatoes I roasted and squeezed with lemon after I brought them out of the oven. It was amazing and I’m so glad I can now make it myself!! Thanks Noreen! You seriously produce wonderful and inventive content!
This is going to be so easy to put together! During isolation I love watching your videos and getting inspiration for dishes that we haven’t tried yet. Thankyou
If you live in an area where you have a Meijer grocery store, they sell it. I use the Badia brand which is annoying to spot the flavors because they have them in about 5 different spots lol. Also, could contact Badia directly and give them you zipcode and they can point you to the nearest seller
Great stuff as always Noreen. Hey I have been trying for years to come up with a good Cajun seasoning blend/rub. If you have some ideas can you do a video on that?
I didn't realize you were in New Bern! How awesome. I use to live in G'boro and drive to NB three times a week to The Clinic For Special Children which is now in Wilmington I believe. What a small world it truly is! :o)
Is Sumac related to the poisonous Sumac growing wild - like poison Ivy and Oak? If you are allergic to Sumac in your yard, will you be allergic to this spice? Is there a substitute?
I am fairly certain that a quick check on Google will reveal that the Sumac used here is not related to the poison sumac or the sumac tree. No, there is not a substitute for this ingredient.
Yes, I know both of those things. Explained them in the description. Technically, the word Za'atar refers to the family of herbs in the thyme family which also include oregano, marjoram and savory.
Za'atar is a wonderful topping for Focaccia!
It's now three years later and I'm back to make another big batch of this for the family. We use it on everything now. Thank You!
I put this together with ingredients I bought from a local middle east bulk food store. It smells great and now on to making the baked pita chips. Thanks so much Noreen!
I love za'atar and have been using it to top homemade hummus for years. I make a purist hummus with chickpeas and tahini then top it with olive oil and za'tar. That tops my ritz. Thanks for the recipe.
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I use this all the time. Toast the sesame seed and it won't spoil. Remember some are herbs some are spices. Typically Zataar doesn't have that many spices but truly you can do how you please. Sumac and thyme and marjoram are a must. Often you will see mint in it as well. I buy mine from Jerusalem and in the past Syria. There is nothing like roasted chicken that has been rubbed with olive oil and rolled in zataar. It's good on eggs as well! Was happy to see you introduce this to your followers.
Thank you so much and thanks for the comment!
I used to work for a really small company that made kosher cheese. we made Syrian basket cheese, mozz balls and hand stretched string cheese with black caraway seeds. Sometimes after the basket cheese was brined and cured we would roll them in za'atar. It was INCREDIBLE. I haven't worked there in nearly 6 years and I miss the flavor! So excited to try this because I couldn't bring myself to pay $6 for a tiny jar at the grocery store. (Totally need the sesame seeds but I agree with that you said!)
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I love mixing a couple of spoonfuls of with some olive oil and using as a dip for bread. 👍
Noreen, you are such a good instructor. Thanks!
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I had a friend make this for me, and I put it on chicken and then a few potatoes I roasted and squeezed with lemon after I brought them out of the oven. It was amazing and I’m so glad I can now make it myself!! Thanks Noreen! You seriously produce wonderful and inventive content!
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What a pretty spice blend! This looks amazing, thank you for sharing this spice recipe!
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THIS IS GREAT THANK YOU , WE EAT IT AT BREAKFAST WITH OLIVE OIL AND PITA AND WE ADD (LABNAH) ON IT YUMMY
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This is going to be so easy to put together! During isolation I love watching your videos and getting inspiration for dishes that we haven’t tried yet. Thankyou
This is really good in the middle eastern cucumber, chickpea & tomato salad.
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Oooh, I have every single ingredient! Yay!!
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AWE! Kitty Kat wants some! LOL! Thank you Noreen! I saw another receipe that only had 3 ingredients in it. I think yours would be better!
If you live in an area where you have a Meijer grocery store, they sell it. I use the Badia brand which is annoying to spot the flavors because they have them in about 5 different spots lol. Also, could contact Badia directly and give them you zipcode and they can point you to the nearest seller
I don't have that store chain where I live and I do have a place to purchase the Badia brand thank you.
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Oh wow looks amazing
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Noreen, wonder if you could use this in ground lamb burgers?Gyros?
You can use it in whatever you want
I love your spice/seasoning blend videos. Well done!
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Interesting. Sounds nice. I will definitely try it. Thank you for sharing the goodness :)
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Great stuff as always Noreen. Hey I have been trying for years to come up with a good Cajun seasoning blend/rub. If you have some ideas can you do a video on that?
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Yay!!! Thanks a ton. Looking at it now. You rock.
I really enjoyed your season blend playlist, I was wondering if you would make some Sazon? I seen it mostly used in Cuban and Mexican dishes.
Yes, that would be great. A lot of the Mexican dishes I make calls for it.
I think that is a great idea! I will put it on the list.
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Thank you for this video, what is the last ingredient you told after grounded coriander powder?
Rubina Khan Marjoram
Hi Noreen, I purchase mu Sumac at a local Indian grocery store in Cary, NC THANK you for sharing this recipe.
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Goodness! Is this the same Sumac we have growing in the South? This blend looks wonderful! Thanks
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~I'm loving your Spice Blends series.
Also, you've got me hooked on Rick Sebacks: Sandwiches You Will Like shows
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This looks really, really nice ! Could this go on mince for tacos ? thankyou ❤️
This is not really a taco seasoning
I didn't realize you were in New Bern! How awesome. I use to live in G'boro and drive to NB three times a week to The Clinic For Special Children which is now in Wilmington I believe. What a small world it truly is! :o)
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Hi Nooren... a very quick question for you, can I replaced Sumac with Barberries ?
I do not know. Never heard of barberries.
@@noreenskitchenchannel pls check it out, Barberries are taste like sweet and sour and specially used in Persian cuisine
Just add a few sesame seeds when using the spice blend. I keep my seeds in the freezer.
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My cats were looking for your cat.... so funny.
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I thought you need hysop to make real zatar for it to give a zing and you should not use thyme instead.
I use this on fried chickpeas.
Sounds great! Thanks for the comment!
Is Sumac related to the poisonous Sumac growing wild - like poison Ivy and Oak? If you are allergic to Sumac in your yard, will you be allergic to this spice? Is there a substitute?
I am fairly certain that a quick check on Google will reveal that the Sumac used here is not related to the poison sumac or the sumac tree. No, there is not a substitute for this ingredient.
thank you. I really enjoy your channel and the recipes and tips that you share. I've learned a lot.
Your cat seems really unhappy about life tonight.
She wanted to go outside. So she piped up. She is generally kind of grumpy around the others.
Zaatar means thyme in Arabic. Sumac is a ground berry spice.
Yes, I know both of those things. Explained them in the description. Technically, the word Za'atar refers to the family of herbs in the thyme family which also include oregano, marjoram and savory.
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You forgot the hyssop.
Too maaaach talk
And how do you communicate! Clicks and grunts? Move along.