Zahtar - Mid Eastern Spice

Title: Zahtar - Mid Eastern Spice

Categories: Mixes, Mid-east

Yield: 1 Servings

50 g (2 oz) sesame seeds

25 g (1 oz) ground sumac

25 g (1 oz) powdered dried thyme

Recipe by: Jill NormanWeb File 4/97 An aromatic mixture from North

Africa, which is also found in Turkey and Jordan. It is sprinkled on

meatballs or vegetables, and used as a dip. It can be mixed to a paste with

olive oil and spread on bread before baking.

Dry roast the sesame seeds over a medium heat for a few minutes, stirring

frequently. Allow to cool, then mix with the sumac and thyme. Stored in an

airtight jar, the blend will keep for 3-4 months.

Source: Jill Norman "The Complete Book of Spices" Viking Studio Books, 19

ISBN 0-670-83437-8 The book is lavishly illustrated with full color photographs of the herbs a spices- whole, mixed, ground. --