620471 Sun May 17 06:04:23 -0700 2009 18 31 Home Cooking 0 4690963 I bought a container full to make the turkish dumplings manti (sprinkle on top of yoghurt) - but now what else can I use it for? Sun May 17 06:04:23 -0700 2009 11551 Apple 1 4691033 try using it in more Arabic dishes? i especially like to use it in marinades, also tenderises the meat at the same time. nice in dip sauces, and soups. Sun May 17 06:41:22 -0700 2009 4690963 292258 Pata_Negra 1 4691089 Fattoush ... great lebanese salad. You don't need much sumac but it completes the salad... http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/calling-all-cooks/lebanese-mezza-dishes-fattoush-hoummus-baba-ghannouj-recipe/index.html Sun May 17 07:14:32 -0700 2009 4690963 173282 beggsy 1 4691133 sumac on sauteed calves liver -- taught to me by lebanese friend. mr. alka loves it! Sun May 17 07:39:46 -0700 2009 4690963 105717 alkapal 1 4691181 Sumac Chicken with Bread Salad http://www.chow.com/recipes/10181 Sun May 17 08:04:00 -0700 2009 4690963 50258 Axalady 1 4691251 It also makes a nice addition to tossed salads, either sprinkled on top or in the dressing. Sun May 17 08:35:27 -0700 2009 4690963 49653 another_adam 1 4691340 Make za'atar. There are many recipes, but this from Flatbreads & Flavors is good and easy -- 2 Tbl sesame seeds 2 Tbl dried thyme 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, or to taste 1 tsp ground sumac, or to taste Paraphrasing: Toast sesame seeds in a skillet. Grind thyme to a coarse powder. Put everything save sumac into grinder, and grind. Stir in sumac. Use it as a dip for pita with olive oil, or baked za'atar breads, or sprinkled on eggs or yoghurt. Mmmm. Sun May 17 09:21:43 -0700 2009 4690963 221993 Channa 2 4692556 Second this. Za'atar is one of my favorite seasonings. Make a paste with good olive oil, slather on pizza dough or other flatbread, and bake. Or sprinkle it over the top of hummus. Sun May 17 18:30:58 -0700 2009 4691340 139230 Wahooty 1 4691493 I use it in my mix for kofta kebabs Sun May 17 10:20:22 -0700 2009 4690963 75012 jencounter 2 4691634 interesting... I was actually planning to have that for dinner tonight. I will definitely try it. Sun May 17 11:47:05 -0700 2009 4691493 11551 Apple 3 4691664 I think I'm going to have it this week, too! Delicious. Sun May 17 12:00:55 -0700 2009 4691634 75012 jencounter 2 4692717 Yes! You can't really make kofte without sumac. Sun May 17 19:29:42 -0700 2009 4691493 17548 BarmyFotheringayPhipps 3 4705392 Try it in soup. Thu May 21 20:04:00 -0700 2009 4692717 229023 robertlf 1 4691558 I love sumac in most anything. I agree with all the suggestions here, and I also love it on top of fried eggs. Sun May 17 11:03:19 -0700 2009 4690963 17737 Hunicsz 1 4693167 Great in dry marinade for grilled lamb. 1/3 cup ground sumac 2 tsp minced ginger 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/2 tsp crushed dried hot red chiles 2 lb boned and fat-trimmed lamb leg, cut in 1 inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed In a bowl, mix together sumac, ginger, allspice and chiles. Add lamb and garlic; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Thread lamb pieces onto metal skewers. Grill over charcoal fire. This is the best grilled lamb preparation I have come across. Mon May 18 04:26:47 -0700 2009 4690963 10840 MarkC 1 4693450 i just had an epiphany -- i'd bet sumac would be good mixed with salt and sugar to rim a glass for a pomegranate martini or, with salt, a margarita. or alone, a cosmo. Mon May 18 07:23:55 -0700 2009 4690963 105717 alkapal 2 4693951 Oooh, I love this idea. The unique, sour, tangy taste of sumac would work perfectly this way. I'm totally going to try this. It would look great, too. Mon May 18 09:43:45 -0700 2009 4693450 17737 Hunicsz 1 4693504 There is a condiment (I've never known what it's called, unfortunately) that I really like- thinly sliced pickled onion with sumac and lots of fresh parsley. It goes well on grilled meats, sandwiches, even lahmajun. Mon May 18 07:42:59 -0700 2009 4690963 12713 TongoRad 1 4693902 Here's a post from 2006 that I put here on HC for Rubee: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/308374 It lists several links for recipes using sumac. I especially like using it in a rub for chicken. Mon May 18 09:34:04 -0700 2009 4690963 10532 LindaWhit