Sumac 45 gr

Description

Sumac comes from the Arabic word 'summāq' which means 'red'. On the shrub, the sumac berries, which are the size of a peppercorn, take on a vivid purple-red hue when they reach maturity. The sumac we work with comes from Egypt. The berries are dried, sorted, and then crushed. It is easier to use ground sumac than whole because the berries are very tough and oily. Its acid and astringent taste can replace lemon in many recipes, it commonly seasons Iranian salads, chicken or beef skewers and it is used in the composition of zaatar, a typical Middle Eastern mixture. It can also be used in yogurt sauces or marinades. A delicious deep red, lemony and salty spice. Ideal to accompany an aperitif sauce with lemon and olive oil or on hot or cold cheese.