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On Apr 14, 2005, at 15:00, Nigel Rantor wrote: >> I've never tried cumin with fish... A really good seasoning for fish >> is >> Zahtar - it's a middle-eastern mix of Sumac [aka Hyssop], thyme, >> sesame >> seeds and salt, and it tastes absolutely delicious on fish >> [particularly >> tuna or marlin] - sort of lemony. I imagine it's what the spice in >> Dune >> tastes like ;) Zahtar also goes exceptionally well with hummous. As >> does smoked >> paprika. MMMMM. > > Cool, got any recommended amounts for that mixture? You can buy it in jars from Jad at Borough Market. Or just adjust the seasoning to suit. You don't need a lot of sumac - it's got a very sharp, distinctive flavour... > What kind of recipes would you use it on? Mix it in with some lemon juice and honey, rub all over and inside a shoulder of lamb. Wrap in foil and roast on a low, low heat for 4 hours or thereabouts. (I just sling them onto the hot coals on the barbecue) Tom.There's stuff above here
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