Atar Scented Simple Syrupqatar Food

ATAR -- SCENTED SIMPLE SYRUP(QATAR)

Steps:

• Dissolve sugar in water in heavy pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• Bring to boil, add lemon juice and boil over medium-low heat for 12 minutes. Once syrup has begun to boil, do not stir again, as this makes the syrup cloudy.
• Add orange blossom water (or rose water), boil 30 seconds longer. When cool, the consistency should be similar to thin honey.
• Cool and store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for several weeks.

ZA'ATAR SPICE BLEND

Steps:

• If using fresh za'atar or oregano, arrange it on a towel-lined plate and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between intervals, until dry and crumbly, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
• Crumble the leaves by hand or in a spice grinder until almost fine (the way dried herbs look), then combine in a medium bowl with the marjoram, sesame seeds, thyme, sumac, and salt. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

ZA'ATAR

Steps:

• Place a small skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds to the skillet and toast, stirring, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes. Pour into a small bowl and set aside to cool.
• Using a spice grinder, clean coffee grinder, or mortar and pestle, ground the za'atar leaves with the sumac and salt. Add to the bowl with toasted sesame and mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

ATTAR " SYRUP" MIDDLE EAST, PALESTINE

Steps:

• Mix sugar and water and bring to a boil.
• Add lemon juice and boil for 7 more minutes.
• When cool, add orange blossom water. (This is optional, I never add it to my syrup).
• Makes approximately 2 cups of attar (syrup).
• *To make Thin Attar (syrup), follow the recipe, using 1 1/2 cups of water instead. This will make about 2 1/2 cups of attar (syrup).