Sumac Doytat 100 g

Ingredients: sumac, salt, sunflower oil.

Sumac is a seasoning made from the fruit of the vinegar tree, which adds sourness and spiciness to food.

Sumac (sumac, sumac)

A spice that should be in every kitchen.

This spice is one of the healthiest, but least known and underrated. The tree-shrub (also called vinegar tree) that grows up to 3 meters tall grows best in Mediterranean climates. When ripe, the sumac fruits are crimson red and 5 mm in size. After harvesting, they are dried in the sun and then coarsely ground. Finally, they are mixed with a little salt. Salt is important for maintaining its quality for a long time. In countries with hot climates, sour and hot spices have the function of preservatives in addition to taste.
The spice was used in Europe for a long time as an alternative to lemon juice, until the Romans spread lemons in this region. Sumach has a sour, fruity taste and is a good substitute for lemon, tamarind and vinegar, but at the same time it is more balanced and less tart than lemon juice.

In large quantities it increases blood clotting.

Uses

It is an important spice in Arabic, Turkish and Lebanese cuisine. It is highly valued for its sour taste.

Turkish cuisine often uses it to season salads and kebabs.

Sumach also goes well with grilled meat, poultry and fish. To do this, rub the spice on the meat before grilling.

Mix sumach with yogurt and you will get a great dipping sauce.

In Iran, it is used to flavor buttered rice.

It is also an ingredient in the well-known spice mixture Zathar.

As part of various dishes, sumach can replace lemon juice or salt.

In the Caucasus, sumach is added to marinades for grilling.

With the help of sumach, you can give dishes a red or pink hue.

This spice goes well with legumes and cereals.

Spicy salad dressings are made from sumac.

With the addition of sumac, preserves and marinades are made.

Sumac does not have a strong odor, and the sour addition is suitable for both sweet and savory dishes.

Sumac goes well with the following spices: chili, coriander, garlic, cumin, mint, sesame, thyme, parsley.

Useful properties

has an anti-inflammatory effect
fights fungal infections
reduces cholesterol levels
is a valuable source of vitamin C, omega-3 fatty acids and tannins
has an antioxidant effect
provides an antimicrobial effect
is a diuretic
regulates bowel activity.
Sumac is one of the ingredients in creams and ointments for the treatment of joints, osteochondrosis and radiculitis.
The name of this spice comes from the ancient Aramaic word, which means “red”.
Ancient artists used sumac powder diluted in water as a red dye.

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