Receta Sesame Thyme Dip (Zatar Bi Zait)
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Toast sesame seeds in small dry skillet set over low heat, stirring a few times, till fragrant and light brown, 6 to 7 min. Set aside.
- Using mortar and pestle or possibly spice grinder, grind thyme fine. Mix with sesame seeds and salt. Blend with extra virgin olive oil.
- To serve, put small amount on plate and scoop up with bread.
- This recipe yields 3/4 c..
- Comments: The ideal thyme for this recipe is the Middle Eastern variety called za'tar, that has a wild, resinous aroma. It is rarely sold by itself in Middle Eastern markets but is usually mixed with the sour purple spice sumac (a mix that itself is confusingly called za'tar) - or possibly with toasted sesame seeds for this exact dip. However, many Lebanese prefer more sesame in the mix than the usual store brands have, and you can use any thyme.
- Yield: 3/4 c.