Authentic spices: Za'atar needed
I am almost done with my stash of za'atar I brought home from a trip to Israel. Where in NYC can I find some as fresh and as good (or nearly as good and preferably not from a jar) as the what I bought in the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv. Homemade pita chips don't taste as good without the za'atar! Thanks!
Leebird
Jul 16, 2007 10:39AM
Kalyustan's - I believe they have several varieties.
123 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Kalustayns
123 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016, USA
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Kalustyan's, of course, OR you could go Wed, Fri or Sat. to the Union Square Greenmarket and get a couple of fresh Za'atar plants from Oak Grove Plantation (the huge tent with the green and white stripes on 17th street). I'm enjoying what I've planted in my herb garden.
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I picked up a plant yesterday (thanks)-but in looking it up, I see there is a plant and then there is a mix of thyme, sesame seed, marjoram and sumac...
Anyone care to enlighten me?
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Here's the explanation courtesy of Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Za'atar
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Gosh, I hope ChefJune and I don't incur a large fine from the za'atar police.
I think it tastes like a hot version of oregano. Thanks.
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Kalustyan's, on Lex, near 28th St., carries several types of za'atar, including an Israeli blend.
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Thanks all - I am off to Kalustyan's!
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They always seem to have it at the Soho Dean & Deluca as well--I've bought it there for a dinner party.
Nosher
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Penzey's has a blend they call "Zatar." Maybe you can stop by their store in the Grand Central Market (onces the area is unfrozen from the Steam Pipe Explosion debacle), and take a whif.
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