Za'atar Spice Blend

spice herb oregano thyme middle eastern israeli

Adeena Sussman

Makes around 1 cup

Source

Ingredients

1 cup picked fresh za’atar or oregano leaves (or 6 tablespoons dried oregano)

3 tablespoons dried marjoram

3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

4 teaspoons dried thyme

1 tablespoon ground sumac

1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Method

If using fresh za’atar or oregano, arrange it on a towel-lined plate and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until dry and crumbly, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.

Crumble the leaves by hand or in a spice grinder until almost fine (the way dried herbs look), then combine in a medium bowl with the marjoram, sesame seeds, thyme, sumac, and salt. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.