Za'atar* (Hebrew צעתר, Arabic صعتر) is a general name for a mixture of Middle Eastern herbs: thyme, oregano, marjoram, salt, and some toasted sesame seeds, maybe even sumac is added. Here is a nut mixture for the holidays.
* also spelled: zaatar or zither
Makes 5 cups (1200 g)
Preheat the oven to 300F (150C)
2 cups (480 g) each organic: shelled pistachios and cashews
1 cup (240 g) organic raisins
1 Tbs. (15 ml) olive oil
2 tsp. (10 ml) za'atar seasoning*
1. Bake for 15 minutes.
2. Cool before serving.
*Make your own za'atar
1/4 cups =60 ml
Combine:
1 Tbs. (15 ml) fresh or 1 tsp. (5 m) dried each:
- oregano
- sumac
- cumin
- sesame seeds
1 tsp. (5 ml) seat and ground black pepper
Store in airtight container at room temperature.
Za'atar is also used to season fried and barbecued meats, mix with olive oil and spread on pita bread, sprinkle over baked eggs, yogurt dips, rice,...
