zaatar
Middle Eastern blend
Zaatar (also spelled za'atar) is a Middle Eastern spice blend typically combining dried thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac, and toasted sesame seeds.
The word also refers to a wild thyme plant native to the Levant region.
The blend is commonly mixed with olive oil and spread on flatbread, sprinkled on hummus, or used as a seasoning for meats and vegetables.
I dipped the warm bread in olive oil and zaatar.
Aromatic culinary herb
Unleavened baked dough
Of the eastern Mediterranean
- LebaneseFrom a small Mediterranean nation
- SyrianFrom a Levantine nation
- PalestinianFrom territories near Israel
- JordanianFrom a Levantine monarchy
Israeli · Mediterranean · Arabic · Turkish · Egyptian · Iraqi
Sharp and lively-tasting
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- lemonyTasting of sour citrus
savory · aromatic · pungent · woodsy · rustic · bold · complex · warm
Brief immersion action
- sprinklingSmall scattered amount
- toastingBrowning by heat
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- mixingCombining into one mass
rubbing · dusting · marinating · roasting · baking · blending · crushing · seasoning
thyme
Aromatic culinary herb
flatbread
Unleavened baked dough
Levantine
Of the eastern Mediterranean
- LebaneseFrom a small Mediterranean nation
- SyrianFrom a Levantine nation
- PalestinianFrom territories near Israel
Jordanian · Israeli · Mediterranean · Arabic · Turkish · Egyptian · Iraqi
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
- earthyCoarse and unpretentious
- nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
lemony · savory · aromatic · pungent · woodsy · rustic · bold · complex · warm · fragrant
dipping
Brief immersion action
- sprinklingSmall scattered amount
- toastingBrowning by heat
- grindingMolar action sometimes
mixing · rubbing · dusting · marinating · roasting · baking · blending · crushing · seasoning
traditional
Following long-held customs
bazaar · home-cooking · artisanal · foraging
- Mediterranean foodolive tapenade, olives, tzatziki, hummus, pita
- Middle Eastern foodhummus, falafel, pita, shawarma, tabbouleh
- mint familybasil, catnip, lavender, marjoram, mint
- herbsdill, chives, marjoram, tarragon, rosemary
- spicesallspice, anise, cardamom, black pepper, cloves
- halalhalal, halal meat, halal chicken, halal beef, halal products
zaatarjerk seasoning
Spicy Caribbean spice mix
herbes de Provence · garam masala · Old Bay · curry powder · Cajun seasoning