Za'atar

Za'atar, a blend of herbs, sesame seeds and salt Za'atar ( , also romanized zaatar , za'tar , zatar , zatr , zahatar , zaktar or satar ) is a generic name for a family of related Middle Eastern herbs from the genera Origanum ( Oregano ), Calamintha ( Basil ), Thymus vulgaris ( Thyme ) and Satureja (Savory). It is also the name for a condiment made from the dried herb(s), mixed together with sesame seeds, and often salt, as well as other spices . Used in Arab cuisine since medieval times, both the herb and spice mixture are popular throughout the Middle East and Levant .

Closeup image of Za'atar, a blend of herbs, sesame and salt Origanum syriacum , in Spring time Za'atar ( , ) is a generic name for a family of related Middle Eastern herbs from the genera Origanum ( oregano ), Calamintha ( basil thyme ), Thymus (typically Thymus vulgaris , i.e., thyme ), and Satureja ( savory ). The name za'atar alone most properly applies to Origanum syriacum . It is also the name for a condiment made from the dried herb(s), mixed with sesame seeds, dried sumac , and often salt, as well as other spices . Used in Arab cuisine , both the herb and spice mixture are popular throughout the Middle East . Also romanized zaatar , za'tar , zatar , zatr , zattr , zahatar , aktar or satar .

Highly valued herbal spice used in seasoning Closeup image of za'atar, a blend of hyssop, sumac, sesame and salt Origanum syriacum , in springtime Za'atar ( , ) is a culinary herb or family of herbs. It is also the name of a spice mixture that includes the herb along with toasted sesame seeds , dried sumac , often salt, as well as other spices . As a family of related Middle Eastern herbs, it contains plants from the genera Origanum ( oregano ), Calamintha ( basil thyme ), Thymus (typically Thymus vulgaris , i.e., thyme ), and Satureja ( savory ) plants. The name za'atar alone most properly applies to Origanum syriacum , considered in biblical scholarship to be the hyssop ( ) of the Hebrew Bible . Used in Levantine cuisine , both the herb and spice mixture are popular throughout the Mediterranean region of the Middle East . Also romanized zaatar , za'tar , zatar . Bible Hyssop English: / ˈ z ɑː t ɑːr / Aliza Green. Based on the Judeo-Arabic translation of the word in the works of Rabbi Saadia Gaon (in his Tafsir , a translation of the Pentateuch, Exo. 12:22); Al-Fasi, D. (1936), vol. 1, s.v. אזוב; Ibn Ǧanāḥ, Yonah (1896), s.v. אזב - aleph , zayn , bet ; Maimonides (1967), s.v. Nega'im 14:6; and Nathan ben Abraham I (1955), s.v. The problems with identification arise from Jewish oral tradition where it expressly prohibits Greek hyssop, and where the biblical plant is said to have been identical to the Arabic word, zaatar ( Origanum syriacum ), and which word is not to be associated with other ezobs that often bear an additional epithet, such as zaatar farsi = Persian-hyssop ( Thymbra capitata ) and zaatar rumi = Roman-hyssop ( Satureja thymbra ).

Levantine herb or herb blend "Satar" redirects here. Closeup image of za'atar spice mixture, a blend of herbs, sumac, sesame and salt Origanum syriacum , in springtime Za'atar ( / ˈ z ɑː t ɑːr / ZAH -tar ; , ) is a culinary herb or family of herbs. It is also the name of a spice mixture that includes the herb along with toasted sesame seeds , dried sumac , often salt, as well as other spices . As a family of related Middle Eastern herbs, it contains plants from the genera Origanum ( oregano ), Calamintha ( basil thyme ), Thymus (typically Thymus vulgaris , i.e., thyme ), and Satureja (savory) plants. The name za'atar alone most properly applies to Origanum syriacum , considered in biblical scholarship to be the ezov of the Hebrew Bible , often translated as hyssop but distinct from modern Hyssopus officinalis . Used in Levantine cuisine , both the herb and spice mixture are popular throughout the Mediterranean region of the Middle East. There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ). The Herbalist in the Kitchen . Based on the Judeo-Arabic translation of the word in the works of Rabbi Saadia Gaon (in his Tafsir , a translation of the Pentateuch, Exo. 12:22); Al-Fasi, D. (1936), vol. 1, s.v. אזוב; Ibn Ǧanāḥ, Yonah (1896), s.v. אזב - aleph , zayn , bet ; Maimonides (1967), s.v. Nega'im 14:6; and Nathan ben Abraham I (1955), s.v. The problems with identification arise from Jewish oral tradition where it expressly prohibits Greek hyssop, and where the biblical plant is said to have been identical to the Arabic word, zaatar ( Origanum syriacum ), and which word is not to be associated with other ezobs that often bear an additional epithet, such as zaatar farsi = Persian-hyssop ( Thymus capitatus ) and zaatar rumi = Roman-hyssop ( Satureja thymbra ).

Levantine herb or herb blend "Satar" redirects here. Za'atar ( / ˈ z ɑː t ɑːr / ZAH -tar ; Arabic : زَعْتَر , IPA: [ˈzaʕtar] ) is a versatile herb blend and family of wild herbs native to the Levant , central to Middle Eastern cuisine and culture. The term refers both to aromatic plants of the Origanum and Thymbra genera (including Origanum syriacum , known as Bible hyssop) and to the prepared spice mixture of dried herbs , toasted sesame seeds , sumac , and salt . With roots stretching back to ancient Egypt and classical antiquity, za'atar has been used for millennia as a seasoning, folk remedy, and cultural symbol. The spice blend varies regionally, with Lebanese versions emphasizing sumac's tartness, while Palestinian varieties may include caraway . It flavors iconic dishes like manakish (za'atar flatbread ), enhances labneh and hummus , and is mixed with olive oil as a dip ( za'atar-wu-zayt ). Beyond cuisine, medieval Arabic and Jewish medical texts, including works by Maimonides , documented za'atar's digestive benefits, and Palestinian tradition associates it with mental alertness. There are <ref group=lower-alpha> tags or templates on this page, but the references will not show without a template or template (see the help page ).