This is absolutely my new favorite spice. I just picked some up at a middle eastern market near my house. 15.8 oz for $2.69. (I have tons, PM me if anyone would like me to mail a sample.)
So last night I made these aswesome roasted potatoes with duck fat...and just before serving, I sprinkled on salt, pepper, and a healthy dose of Zaatar. I was in orbit!! I actually helped clean the kitchen--motivated by sopping bread in the pan juices. LOL!
Interesting, the side of the box has a description of zaatar halabi. Here's what it says, "A small evergreen plant, originally from south of Europe, grows largely in mediterranean countries. THe leaves are the parts used for cooking and boiling. The herb contains thymoleat a 2.5% as well as carvacrol and tynate.
Thyme has a lot of medical-use used in its original form in many cough syrups and can be boiled for stomach paoins. Thyme can be used green or dried. We have dried it and combined it with sesame and sumac for a great flavor to be dipped with breat in olive oil and can also be used in many kind of salads, appetizers, pizza & food stuffing."
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/105921
So last night I made these aswesome roasted potatoes with duck fat...and just before serving, I sprinkled on salt, pepper, and a healthy dose of Zaatar. I was in orbit!! I actually helped clean the kitchen--motivated by sopping bread in the pan juices. LOL!
Interesting, the side of the box has a description of zaatar halabi. Here's what it says, "A small evergreen plant, originally from south of Europe, grows largely in mediterranean countries. THe leaves are the parts used for cooking and boiling. The herb contains thymoleat a 2.5% as well as carvacrol and tynate.
Thyme has a lot of medical-use used in its original form in many cough syrups and can be boiled for stomach paoins. Thyme can be used green or dried. We have dried it and combined it with sesame and sumac for a great flavor to be dipped with breat in olive oil and can also be used in many kind of salads, appetizers, pizza & food stuffing."
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/105921