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Israeli Za’atar

Cultural Context

Za’atar is a traditional Middle Eastern spice blend, often associated with Israeli cuisine, that reflects the region's rich agricultural heritage. It is commonly used to season bread, vegetables, and meats, symbolizing the communal aspects of dining in Middle Eastern cultures. Today, za’atar has gained international popularity, appearing in various dishes and modern culinary trends around the world.

Middle EasternILother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 tablespoons za'atar spice blend
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sumac
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 pieces pita bread
2 cups vegetables
1 cup yogurt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

za'atar spice blend

🥗Healthier: homemade za'atar

💰Cheaper: mixed herbs

Homemade za'atar can control salt and additives.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive.

1

Visit a Lebanese and Syrian restaurant in Ayia Napa.

2

Order the vegetarian meze for 10 euros per person.

3

Order the mixed grill meze for 7.50 euros per person.

4

Receive a salad for each person as a starter.

5

Enjoy falafels with dip as part of the meal.

6

Discuss the similarities between Lebanese and Cypriot food, mentioning baklava and a cinnamon cake with orange blossom syrup.

7

Order a cinnamon cake with orange blossom syrup for 3 euros.

8

Order tahini ice cream with chocolate nuts and honey.

9

Receive a flat fried pancake with honey and the orange and cinnamon cake with ice cream.

10

Total the meal cost for two meat meze, two vegetarian meze, four desserts, and three soft drinks, plus one beer, at 75 euros.

11

Visit the Alki Bar and look at the menu.

12

Order a mixed grill, chicken kebabs, and halloumi pizza bread with a Greek salad.

13

Total the meal cost for four kebabs, two beers, two bottles of water, and two soft drinks at 49 euros.

14

Visit a restaurant by the sea called Sephiros and look at the menu.

15

Order a chef's salad for 9.20 euros, a mixed grill for 15 euros, and vegetarian moussaka.

16

Receive the mixed grill, vegetarian moussaka, and chef's salad.

17

Total the meal cost for one mixed grill, one cod and chips, one vegetarian moussaka, one chef salad, and drinks at 75 euros.

18

Visit a pie and mash night at a place called Savory and Sweets.

19

Order a pie and mash, dessert, and drink for 10 euros.

20

Receive steak pie with gravy and apple crumble with ice cream.

21

Visit a burger restaurant called Chubbies and look at the menu.

22

Order different types of burgers and cheesy chips.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

Za'atarZaatarZaatar Spice Blend

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