Za'atar

also called zaatar · zahtar · zatar

The table

1/4 cup(35 g)sesame seedstoast in a dry skillet 4 mintoss togetherstir in
1/4 cupdried thymerub through a sieve
2 Tbsdried oregano
1 Tbsdried marjoram
3 Tbsground sumac
1 tspkosher salt
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What to lay out

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Pans and tools

1toast in a dry skillet 4 min

2rub through a sieve

3toss together

goes in with what steps 1 and 2 made

4stir in

goes in with what step 3 made

Cooking it

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The clock

Start to finish
at least 4 min3 of 4 steps give no time
Needs you
about 4 min
If you get it wrong
Narrow — burnt sesame is the loudest thing in a blend that is mostly herb, so the four minutes is judged by colour

  1. toast in a dry skillet 4 min

    4 minneeds you(we think)from the start

  2. rub through a sieve

    not timedfrom the start

  3. toss together

    not timed4 min in

  4. stir in

    not timed4 min in

You'll need sieve · skillet

Goes with

See how it is written
>> title: Za'atar
>> category: Spice Blends & Marinades
>> tags: levantine, sesame, sumac, spice blend, pantry
>> counters: Shawarma Counter, Bakery
>> aka: zaatar, zahtar, zatar
>> pairs-with: pita-bread
>> servings: 16
>> time: 15 min
>> slack: narrow — burnt sesame is the loudest thing in a blend that is mostly herb, so the four minutes is judged by colour

>> step: toast in a dry skillet 4 min
Toast @sesame seeds{1/4%cup}(35 g) in a dry #skillet{} over medium heat, shaking often, until golden, about ~{4%min}.

>> step: rub through a sieve
Rub @dried thyme{1/4%cup}, @dried oregano{2%Tbs}, and @dried marjoram{1%Tbs} through a coarse #sieve{} to break up the stems.

>> step: toss together
Toss @&(~2)toasted sesame seeds{} with @&(~1)herbs{} and @ground sumac{3%Tbs}.

>> step: stir in
Stir @kosher salt{1%tsp} into @&(~1)za'atar{}.