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

Everything the recipe asks for, sitting under the step that eats it. Tick each one as you measure it.8 things to get out.

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 mintwo waits that overlap count once
Needs you
4 minof the steps that give a time

3 of the 4 steps never say how long they take, so both numbers are floors. The recipe itself says 15 min.

  1. toast in a dry skillet 4 min

    4 minneeds you(read off the step)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

The minutes are always the recipe’s own; a dashed edge means we worked out from the step whether you have to be there, and a dotted one means nothing was said, so we assumed you are standing over it.

You'll need sieve · skillet

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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
>> step.1: toast in a dry skillet 4 min
>> step.2: rub through a sieve
>> step.3: toss together
>> step.4: stir in

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

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

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

Stir @kosher salt{1%tsp} into @&(~1)za'atar{}.