On Sun, 10 Apr 2016 10:12:02 -0600, carnal asada >
wrote:

> On 4/9/2016 11:33 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Sat, 9 Apr 2016 16:52:02 -0600, carnal asada > wrote:
> >
> >> I do an olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and crushed garlic marinade
> >> with ground sumac to shake over just before grilling.
> >>
> >> It is very tasty...
> >
> > Sounds delicious, but sumac is just more of a lemony flavor - have you
> > considered substituting za'atar? Depending on which mix you buy, you
> > might have sumac or you might not. I prefer the one without sumac.
> >
>
> You have mentioned that before and I still need to score some.
>
> I find the sumac is tarter than lemon, though your commonality
> observation is sound.
>
It's definitely a sharper flavor that I find it off-putting in
za'atar.

> It is a spice I learned to use from a Persian deli owner.
>
I think the mix I have is of Jordanian origin. The shop where I buy
za'atar has several to choose from and I always have to ask which one
it is that I want.

> In fact that recipe largely came from him. I also use finely grated
> sweet onion, forgot to mention that.

Always a good addition!

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sf