Zatar - Add Traditional Middle Eastern
Flavours to Your Home Cooking

Zatar, also called zahtar and zaatar, is a traditional Middle Eastern blend of nuts, herbs and spices. It's super easy to make and is most often combined with olive oil and used as a dip or spread on bread. It's also excellent for seasoning vegetables and various meats.

What You'll Need: (makes about 9-10 tablespoons)

6 tbsp white or black sesame seeds (or a mix of the two)
3 tbsp ground sumac
2 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp dried savory
3-4 tsp dried thyme
3 tsp sea salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Dry toast the sesame seeds for a few minutes over a medium heat. When they start to darken and you can really smell the nutty aromas, take them off the heat
  • Allow them to cool for a few minutes
  • Once cool, add them to your grinder with the coriander, thyme and salt and coarsely grind
  • Add to a bowl and stir in the sumac
  • Crumble in the dried savory and oregano and combine thoroughly

Store out of direct sunlight in a sealed jar. Use within 3 months.

Tips on Storing and Grinding Ingredients:

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