Sumac

Where should I use sumac?

Sumac is a spice with a strong, sour taste reminiscent of lemon. It is widely used in the Middle East and Asia and adds a unique touch to many dishes.

Typical uses of sumac:

• Meat: Sumac goes well with all types of meat, be it red meat, poultry or fish. You can use it in marinades, sauces or simply sprinkle it over cooked meat.
• Salads: It adds a fresh, sour note to salads, especially those containing vegetables such as cucumber, tomato and parsley.
• Legumes: Sumac goes well with legumes such as chickpeas, lentils and beans. You can add it to cooking or sprinkle it over the finished dish.
• Sandwiches and appetizers: Sumac can be used to create delicious sandwiches and appetizers, such as kebabs.
• Sauces: Sumac can be used to make sauces for soups, stews or to accompany roasts.

More creative uses:

• Sweetness: You can add a touch of sour taste to some sweets, such as ice cream or sorbet.
• Drinks: You can use sumac to flavor cocktails or soft drinks.
• Pickle: Sumac can be used to give a stronger flavor to pickles.

How to use it:

• Sprinkle: Sumac is commonly used as a sprinkling on top of prepared food.
• Marinades: You can mix it with other spices and oil to create a marinade for meat or fish.
• Sauces: You can add it to sauces to give it a more complex taste.

Tips:

• Quantity: Start with small amounts, as sumac has a strong flavor. You can always add more if needed.
• Combinations: Sumac goes very well with other spices such as cumin, coriander, garlic and sesame.
• Storage: Store sumac in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.