Stone Ground
Sumac
Sumac
No Salt, No Sugar, No Preservatives
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Bright, tart, and lemony, with none of the moisture of a fresh lemon: that is ground sumac. This deep-red powder brings a clean, fruity sourness to grilled chicken and fish, roasted vegetables, hummus, salads, and fried eggs. Sprinkle it on at the end as a finishing seasoning, the way you would squeeze a lemon over a plate, or stir it into dressings and marinades.
We stone-grind our sumac in small batches in Portland from dried sumac berries, so the tart oils stay lively and the color stays a vivid brick red. Because it is ground fresh, the sourness is bright rather than dull, the difference between sumac that wakes a dish and the flat, browned kind that has sat too long.
In Middle Eastern cooking, sumac turns up everywhere: dusted over grilled meats, folded into salads like fattoush, and blended with sesame and dried herbs to make za'atar, the spice mix scattered on flatbread and olive oil. Its tang does the work of a squeeze of citrus in a dry, sprinkle-on form.
Single ingredient: ground sumac. No salt, no sugar, no preservatives. Naturally gluten-free and vegan.
Common Questions
What does sumac taste like?
What does sumac taste like?
Tart and lemony with a mild fruity depth and no heat at all. It adds sourness the way lemon juice does, but as a dry powder, so it brightens a dish without adding liquid.
How do I use sumac?
How do I use sumac?
Use it as a finishing seasoning. Sprinkle it over hummus, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, rice, and eggs after cooking, or whisk it into dressings and marinades. Start with a teaspoon and add more to taste.
Is culinary sumac related to poison sumac?
Is culinary sumac related to poison sumac?
No. Culinary sumac comes from a different, edible plant, and it has been a kitchen staple across the Middle East for centuries. Poison sumac is a separate wild plant and is never sold as food. What is in this jar is the edible spice, ground and ready to cook with.
What is za'atar, and is it the same as sumac?
What is za'atar, and is it the same as sumac?
Za'atar is a blend, not a single spice. It combines sumac with sesame seeds, dried thyme or oregano, and salt. Sumac is one tart ingredient inside it. Use plain sumac when you want pure brightness, and za'atar when you want a fuller herb-and-seed mix.
How should I store ground sumac?
How should I store ground sumac?
Keep it in a sealed jar away from heat and light. Ground sumac stays brightest within several months, so buy it in amounts you will use.
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