Middle Eastern Spices and Sauces

Za'atar
from Daring Gourmet
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons white hulled sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons ground sumac
  • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
  • 1 teaspoon dried savory (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • Baharat
    from daringgourmet.com
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon whole cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
  • 1.5 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    Toast and grind
  • Dukkah
    from Cookie & Kate
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup almonds or hazelnuts
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • Zhoug sauce (Spicy Cilantro Sauce)
    from Cookie & Kate
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 packed cups fresh cilantro
  • 4 medium jalapeņos
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Shatta Sauce (Middle Eastern Hot Sauce)
    from Cookie & Kate
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup raw walnuts or pepitas
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons fine sea salt (scale back to 1 teaspoon if using regular table salt)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 10 twists of freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
  • 8 ounces fresh jalapeņo peppers (about 6 medium-to-large), sliced into 1" chunks
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Tahini Sauce
    from Cookie & Kate
  • 4 medium-to-large cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Pinch of ground cumin
  • 6 tablespoons ice water, more as needed