Fox’s Spices Zaatar 500g

Fox’s Spices Zaatar 500g is a fragrant Middle Eastern seasoning blend that adds a bright, savoury flavour to all sorts of everyday dishes. Zaatar is traditionally made with dried herbs, sesame seeds and sumac, creating a mix that tastes herby, gently nutty and pleasantly tangy. The texture is coarse and crumbly rather than powder fine, so it sits well on the surface of breads, salads and roasted vegetables and mixes easily with oil or yoghurt. If you have ever wondered what zaatar seasoning tastes like, it is similar to a mix of thyme and oregano with a citrus note from sumac and a light crunch from sesame. This 500g pack gives you plenty of zaatar spice blend to experiment with, whether you want a simple topping for flatbreads, an easy seasoning for chicken and lamb or a quick way to add Middle Eastern flavour to dips, dressings and grilled vegetables.

Key Features:

• Generous 500g pack of zaatar seasoning that offers good value for regular cooking and recipe testing.
• Middle Eastern style zaatar blend that brings together herbs, sesame and sumac for a balanced savoury and tangy flavour.
• Coarse, crumbly texture that works well as a finishing sprinkle, bread topping or mix in for marinades and salad dressings.
• Versatile spice blend that suits breads, salads, meats, vegetables, grains and dips, making it a handy all round seasoning.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Stir zaatar with olive oil and brush over flatbreads or pizza style bases before baking for a simple zaatar bread that works well with dips and salads.
• Coat chicken pieces or lamb chops with a mix of zaatar, olive oil and lemon juice, then roast or grill until golden for an easy Middle Eastern inspired main.
• Sprinkle zaatar over hummus, labneh or plain yoghurt along with a drizzle of oil for a quick dip to serve with warm pitta or crudites.
• Toss roasted vegetables or cooked grains such as couscous, bulgur or quinoa with zaatar and extra virgin olive oil to make a simple, flavour packed side dish.

What is zaatar made of?

Zaatar is usually made from a blend of dried herbs such as thyme or oregano, sesame seeds, sumac and a little salt. Exact recipes vary by region and brand but it is always a mix of herbs and spices rather than a single herb on its own.

What is zaatar traditionally used for?

Zaatar is traditionally used as a table seasoning and bread topping in Middle Eastern cooking. It is often mixed with olive oil and spread on flatbreads, sprinkled over salads and vegetables or added to dips and cheese to bring a fresh, aromatic flavour to simple everyday foods.

Is zaatar the same as mixed herbs?

Zaatar is not the same as standard mixed herbs. Mixed herbs usually contain only dried leafy herbs, while zaatar seasoning includes herbs plus sesame seeds and sumac, giving a different texture and a tangy, nutty taste. This means zaatar can be used in many of the same dishes but will give them a distinctive Middle Eastern character.