284350 Thu Apr 06 12:53:54 -0700 2006 13 31 Home Cooking 0 1519999 I have a jar full of sumac, now what do I do with it? I love the tangy flavor, but I don't know anything more about this spice. Any recommendations? Thu Apr 06 12:53:54 -0700 2006 0 Ida Red 1 1520001 I have a recipe that I posted (I think) that calls for a lot of sumac - it's a baked chicken/pita dish. I'll try to find the post. Thu Apr 06 13:08:47 -0700 2006 1519999 0 MMRuth 2 1520002 I found it. Link: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/280046#1486844 Thu Apr 06 13:11:28 -0700 2006 1520001 0 MMRuth 3 1520052 Musakhan is the name of the chicken recipe with sumac and pita or lavash. I found it in a Paula Wolfert cookbook - Cooking of the Eastern Medit., but she has it on her website. It's really good. Thu Apr 06 15:54:05 -0700 2006 1520002 0 oakjoan 1 1520015 Years ago I ate in a Persian restaurant in NYC where rice was flavored with sumac. It was superbly delicious. Thu Apr 06 13:48:17 -0700 2006 1519999 0 ChiliDude 1 1520016 I sprinkle sumac on grilled chicken or lamb - and, of course, on the rice I serve with the meat. I also put it on baked pita chips. Cut pita rounds open (scissors work well for this), spray or brush with olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, sumac, and any other spices you like. Cut into triangles, put on a cookie sheet, and bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Anne Thu Apr 06 13:54:22 -0700 2006 1519999 0 AnneInMpls 2 1520075 I make what we now call "Persian nachos," similar to your pita chips: Cut flour tortillas into triangles Arrange on baking sheet (single layer) Brush with melted butter Sprinkle generously with sumac Toast at 375 until browned to preference Serve at room temperature---they'll crisp up as they cool These keep well in a plastic bag. Thu Apr 06 19:23:54 -0700 2006 1520016 0 Christine 1 1520019 It's used in Arab cooking on meats. Like for a rub or marinade for rotisserie chicken. Thu Apr 06 13:57:44 -0700 2006 1519999 0 Niki Rothman 1 1520040 I use it in Fattoush, the salad with cucumbers,lettuce, mint, scallions etc. and sprinkle it on Lavash bread which I bake and then put small pieces in the fattoush...if you want a recipe I can post it... Thu Apr 06 15:22:18 -0700 2006 1519999 0 4chowpups 2 1520609 Please post the fattoush recipe in a new thread. TIA. Mon Apr 10 16:23:30 -0700 2006 1520040 0 Tom Hall 1 1520048 Check out Paula Wolfert's Middle Eastern/ Mediterranean cookbooks. Also Claudia Rodan has several books. I think Nigella Lawson also has at least one recipe for a chicken dish with sumac. Since they sprinkle it over the salad served with the kebab plate at our local Afghan take-out, I imagine they use it farther east as well. Thu Apr 06 15:50:06 -0700 2006 1519999 0 oakjoan 1 1520062 I like it sprinkled on fried eggs. Thu Apr 06 16:46:08 -0700 2006 1519999 0 LisaN 1 1520070 I recently discovered sumac when Penzey's opened near me last year. I've found several recipes I like online. * Exported from MasterCook * Mediterranean-Inspired Marinade Recipe By : Internet Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Marinades & Rubs Sumac Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 onion -- finely chopped 2 Tbsp sumac 3 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp chili powder 3 Tbsp pomegranate molasses salt and freshly ground black pepper -- to taste Mix olive oil, onion, sumac, lemon juice, chili powder, molasses and salt and pepper together, taste and add more pepper or salt, depending. Put beef or lamb steaks into ziplock bag and pour marinade on top. Seal bag and marinate for at least one hour or as long as overnight. Grill steaks until medium rare, tent for five minutes with foil, allowing meat to rest. Meanwhile, bring left over marinade to boil on stove and keep warm until meat has settled. Slice meat into thin pieces, pour marinade on top and serve. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : * sumac is a reddish-brown spice that adds a tangy and aromatic flavor to foods. ** grenadine or pomegranate molasses adds zing to meat glazes, sauces, and soups; look for bottles of it in Middle Eastern markets or gourmet stores. * Exported from MasterCook * Quebec Sumac Rub Recipe By : Internet Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Marinades & Rubs Sumac Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 Tbsp sumac 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 tsp sugar 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 2 Tbsp olive oil Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until a paste is achieved. Rub onto beef steaks or beef roast. Marinate for 1 hour and cook as desired. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Link: http://www.thatsmyhome.com/bbqpit/lamb-shish-kabob.htm Thu Apr 06 18:42:26 -0700 2006 1519999 0 Linda W. 1 1520119 we made a rub for grilled lamb sumac was the primary ingredient, supplemented by lots of other stuff that happened to be in the spice drawer. - rosemary, sage, cumin, thyme, s+p - all in lesser proportion to the sumac. It's great stuff! Fri Apr 07 09:11:09 -0700 2006 1519999 0 pitu