Zaatar Recipe

[@VC27]

After a few days of surfing the net and memorising authentic Lebanese, Syrian, Egyptian, Turkish, 'Middle Eastern' Za'atar recipes - I am going to plump for this! Thank you very much!

[@LivingFoodWise]

Amazing! enjoy, i found this recipe just takes me back to my childhood of eating mahnoush from the Lebanese bakeries. I don't eat the bread now, but its equally good on corn tortillas for crispy baked version, or on gluten free focaccia for the softer variety. Oh, and sprinkled on EVERYTHING of course! ha ha

[@fauzianaureen5584]

Thanks❤

[@PlantBasedFolk]

This recipe is interesting, I love how everyone has their interpretation of food. I make zaatar directly from my garden as taught by my Lebanese mother. It's authentically amazing.

[@LivingFoodWise]

hiya, thanks for stopping by. So this recipe isn't so much of an interpretation as an alternative which is also taught to me by my Lebanese mother and father. An interpretation suggests that there is only one way to make something, while an alternative considers regional or local differences, all of them being very valid options. So when you say from your garden, are you referring to the thyme being fresh as opposed to dried? Is there any other difference?

[@PlantBasedFolk]

@@LivingFoodWise yes food is always interpreted differently from different regions.
I think your version is interesting. Next time I make a batch, I will try your version too. I am sure it's fabulous.
Food is what we make of it.
We use common oregano, sometimes with the addition of thyme or hyssop. Hyssop (wild zaatar) is a harder plant in texture so we don't use it as much. We dry the herbs and then turn them into zaatar, there are no additional spices, it's a straightforward blend of oregano, sumac and sesame seeds. You can see how Mum and I made this if you like.
Anyway, keep on sharing :) we're forever learning.

[@polinana56]

Hey can u share the reciepe your mom makes?

[@PlantBasedFolk]

@@polinana56 sure. Check it out here Zaatar Recipe (How to Make Zaatar From Scratch)
czcams.com/video/OUAcpJSE-tQ/video.html

[@deaneaxboy]

Love this toolbox series - so good to get all the must-have basics in one place. This one is a staple and so good on pretty much everything

[@LivingFoodWise]

Yes for sure .. it's always in our pantry 😉

[@kangakid5984]

I made this today and added it to a medley of vegetables and a little tomato based sauce and cooked it to perfection. It is wonderful so thank you so much.

[@LivingFoodWise]

Great job!

[@AnnWhytesGlutenFreeRecipes]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful recipe. I will be trying it.

[@LivingFoodWise]

Wonderful Ann

[@fjordhellas4077]

Hi Janine, excellent recipe! I’m Norwegian and I discovered Zaatar when I went to beautiful Lebanon ten years ago, as you said, it’s typical of the Levantine countries: Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Jordan ( I learned that at the American University of Beirut where I learned Arabic). I love Lebanese food and I miss Lebanon very much.

[@LivingFoodWise]

Hi Fjord, how awesome that you also learnt Arabic, it's not the easiest language, that's for sure. But i think Norwegian has some similar sounds so maybe it wasn't too hard for you? Thanks a bunch for your comment, and for enjoying the recipe, and hope to hear from you some more ;-) ps did you check out the falafel recipe?

[@paulinamazur5131]

Wowzer where to start with this amazing must have versatile spice recipe. I love, love love.
Highly recommended - toasted or freshly baked paleo bread with a (big) drizzle of oil and sprinkled with this amazing Za’atar mix. Eat warm = delicious, nourishing and so satisfying. I also use this mix on chicken, lamb and roasted vegetables. Thank you for posting this must have recipe Janine, please keep them coming.

[@LivingFoodWise]

Awesome Paulina, music to my ears 😋🌹

[@ambikavarma7253]

Love this recipe. It has become part of my cooking repertoire. Thank you.

[@LivingFoodWise]

Wonderful!

[@medihakaya4593]

Great! It is Zahter in Turkish. Coincidentally I watched a Turkish lady's video yesterday. They put some nuts too and they grind everything then sieve to finer particles. It is mixed with extra virgin olive oil to dip bread in to eat. Yummy!

[@LivingFoodWise]

Well that sounds delightful also! 😋

[@HelloGreen]

I have never tried it but it looks delicious

[@LivingFoodWise]

I promise you won't be disappointed 😜

[@justinanthenge619]

I just iscovered your channel. I recently moved to Syria and I love Zaatar!! thankyou. I will export it to the US and share the recepie

[@LivingFoodWise]

happy to help :)

[@jaduvalify]

Mmmmm! Zaatar. Delicious!

[@LivingFoodWise]

So good!

[@SairaSaadTheNikonGirl]

MARVELOUS I LOVE ZAATAR AND MAKE AT HOME TOO, I make zaatar croissants too

[@LivingFoodWise]

oh wow, but i imagine those croissants are not gluten or dairy free? unless they are, in which case we'd love the recipe 😉

[@SairaSaadTheNikonGirl]

@@LivingFoodWise yes actually sometimes we can’t avoid somethings and shouldn’t be unless its a medical condition, one should enjoy a little if one’s health permits, of course those aren’t gluten free😃

[@LivingFoodWise]

@@SairaSaadTheNikonGirl Thanks Saira

[@knotknown847]

I love the za'atar manakish but have tried to cut bread out of my diet to lose weight. I missed eating za'atar so made a za'atar omelette with green olives and it is amazing! I make the omelette first then when it is nearly cooked I spread a thick layer of za'atar on half the omelette, spread some sliced green olives on top then fold over to warm the za'atar mix. It's good on it's own or with a savoury brown sauce or even hot sauce.

[@LivingFoodWise]

Thanks for sharing

[@juvymay1415]

Yummy zaatar i know

[@LivingFoodWise]

Thanks for liking

[@hellod495]

Fantastic thanks a million

[@LivingFoodWise]

You're welcome!

[@marylinedecompoix1904]

Thank you Janine's Gluten Free Kitchen for a super gorgeous blend that is so versatile and super fragrant!

[@LivingFoodWise]

Our pleasure!

[@jodrew1845]

There's a 3 part version we have here in NYC. of sesame seeds, sumac and the ME dried herb called za'atar. Your blend is far more complex. I'll have to try it the next time I make some. BTW, za'atar goes well in roasted or sautéed veggies and I've also blended it up with tahini, as a savory spread.

[@LivingFoodWise]

thanks Jo. The recipe isn't complex at all. So zaatar in Arabic means thyme, so i believe you're talking about dried thyme. If you want the authentic Lebanese version then this is it. It feels like what you are talking about is a shortcut that won't have anywhere near the same flavour profile. I'm sure it will still taste nice, just not a true representation.

[@susianahhh6255]

Very nice...thanks

[@LivingFoodWise]

Most welcome

[@hupajo]

Janine, it tastes sooooooo - sooooo - sooo - so delicious 👍👍👍👍

[@LivingFoodWise]

Yes it does! ;-)

[@delaniegamage2268]

I love it thank you

[@LivingFoodWise]

I'm glad you like it

[@SimpleLady17]

Thank you for sharing. I plan to make this soon... 👏👏👏👏😋😋😋😋😋👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@LivingFoodWise]

you're very welcome :)

[@comedyvideos6022]

While eating Zatar with labneh watching ur recipe thank u ☺️

[@LivingFoodWise]

ha ha, love it!

[@Sbannmarie]

Wow you're channel keeps getting better and better! rock on...

[@LivingFoodWise]

Thanks! Will do!

[@Nishiskitchenrecipe]

Delicious

[@LivingFoodWise]

Thank you

[@JenSmith606]

Definitely giving that a go. Love Zaatar

[@LivingFoodWise]

Great one to have in the pantry! Enjoy 😀

[@fjordhellas4077]

Hi Janine, I’m Norwegian and I discovered Zaatar when I went to beautiful Lebanon ten years ago, as you said, it’s typical of the Levantine countries: Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Jordan ( I learned that at the American University of Beirut where I learned Arabic). Zaatar has nothing Turkish about it. The Turks took much of their food from the Levantine countries and Greece. They aren’t native to the region p, they came from Central Asia and were Brought to the Middle East by the caliph of Bagdad to fight in his empire... history is complicated isn’t it? But most Turks don’t like to admit that they come from Central Asia and they aren’t from the Mediterranean world...

[@LivingFoodWise]

@@fjordhellas4077 thanks Fjord for stopping by

[@kugelschreiber2032]

Thank you ! ❤

[@ssspradeep4910]

Thanks you

[@LivingFoodWise]

No problem

[@nahzannayeefmarina7533]

Wow 😍 Super 💞👍

[@LivingFoodWise]

Thanks

[@GlutenFreee]

Awesome recipe. Stay connected

[@LivingFoodWise]

Thank you

[@Kitchenknack]

Can’t wait to try this one out ❤

[@LivingFoodWise]

Hope you like it!

[@rosariobritto8750]

Thank you

[@LivingFoodWise]

You're welcome

[@petalehane9536]

Yummo....love this, Jennene 😘

[@LivingFoodWise]

Thank you 😋

[@mariaeugeniaortizrodriguez97]

Muy buena receta pero me gustaría con subtitulada en español ,para así aprender y aprovechar tus conocimientos ,mil gracias!!

[@LivingFoodWise]

thanks for stopping by

[@LexLuthor1234]

"Thank you! 🙂

[@LivingFoodWise]

You're welcome 😊

[@lindafuhrman3041]

my local Mediterranean restaurant finishes every dish sprinkled with a dark red spice. They sprinkle it on the hummus, on the salad, and on their Schwarma. They have a dish called Diabla chicken with has a real spicy kick to it. Do you know if this might be a version of Za'atar and what might give it the heat?

[@LivingFoodWise]

Hi Linda, i have a feeling what you're talking about is Sumac. Does it have a tangy taste?

[@latrice8262]

Where can I buy Sumac?

[@LivingFoodWise]

Without knowing where you live, i would say online is the easiest way. In Australia we have a bunch of Middle Eastern Grocery stores that sell the, and i've noticed Coles and Woolworths also sell it but it is super expensive in those.

[@mikey19608]

Do you have a recipe for the dough?

[@LivingFoodWise]

hi Mike, i make this base for the Zaatar czcams.com/video/AEoDkHYBzoI/video.html ;-)

[@fatimafreire2841]

👏👏👏👏👏❤️

[@LivingFoodWise]

🌹👍

[@veliaantila1099]

Very nice, but a bit slow giving the recipe. Thanks.

[@marumejia9392]

Do you mean coriander leaves or coriander seeds

[@LivingFoodWise]

Dried coriander seeds Maru 👍

[@marumejia9392]

@@LivingFoodWise thank you very much

[@marumejia9392]

@@LivingFoodWise I will try this recipe!!! 👋🏻 greetings from Mexico

[@LivingFoodWise]

How very cool. Greetings from Australia! 👋🙂

[@clairewright8153]

Toasted cheese sandwiches never tasted better when you sprinkle Zaatar inside and out and use mayo instead of butter.

[@421sap]

In Jesus' Name Amen ✝️

[@SimpleLady17]

Subscribe done ✅ ❤️❤️❤️

[@LivingFoodWise]

thanks so much!

[@hupajo]

WOW - 😍😍😍 You are a very impressive and beautiful woman 💋💋💋❤❤❤

[@LivingFoodWise]

Thank you! 😃

[@hassanolushola8951]

I love your video, but can you pls be writing your ingredients in your screen because I can’t really hear you well😢

[@LivingFoodWise]

I do! Just look down at the description

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Go vegan!

[@LivingFoodWise]

Hi Semih, every person should choose their own dietary requirements based on the wisdom of their own body. For some this means eating meat, for others it is vegetarian, and for some it is vegan. We don't suggest eating to an external ideal, but to connect to your own body and hear the messages it sends you 👍😉

[@nolitetebastardescarborund9761]

@@LivingFoodWise Janine, so glad to hear you say this! Surrounded as I am by food police "friends," some telling me to eat vegan, another telling me to eat gluten-free (although I have no gluten-related problems!).
I'm surprised to hear you always say to "go ahead and…" before doing anything! I thought only Yanks did this!

[@LivingFoodWise]

@@nolitetebastardescarborund9761 thanks so much Paula. Ha ha, I didn't realise I said "go ahead" so much!