DIY Za'atar
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Making your own spice blends is an easy way to avoid extra packaging, most are easy to blend using what you already have in your cupboard. Za’atar is a lovely Middle Eastern blend, great on roast veggies, eggs and fish. This recipe is taken from Green Kitchen At Home.
You’ll need a frying pan and bowl.
Makes approx 60g, one small spice jar.
Ingredients (when in italics available from the van)
4 tablespoons sesame seeds (approx 20p)
4 tablespoons sumac (approx 35p)
2 tablespoons dried thyme (approx 25p)
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin (approx 10p)
pinch salt
Total cost from Incredible Bulk approx £0.90
Method:
Toast sesame seeds in dry frying pan on a low heat for about 5 minutes or until golden, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
In bowl mix all other ingredients and then add cooled seeds and mix well.
Pour into small sealable glass jar, will keep for months in sealed jar.
Zero Waste Tips
Buy spices, herbs and seeds from refill store to completely avoid all packaging!