Lebanese Zaatar Spice Blend Recipe

Step 1

Place the Sesame seeds into a small pan and dry toast the sesame seeds until you can smell them toasting or see them popping up. Keep aside to cool.

Step 2

In a mortar and pestle add the thyme, savory, marjoram, and sumac. Pound all the ingredients until well mixed and you can smell the spice blend forming.

Step 3

In a small bowl or container combine the previously pound ingredient mixture with the sesame seeds and salt.

Step 4

Store in an airtight container until further use.