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  • From: mIEKAL aND <dtv@mwt.net>
  • To: North American Fruit Explorers <nafex@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Sumac fruit question
  • Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 10:22:54 -0500

The middle eastern sumac spice is Rhus coriaria L. I use it all the time for making kuchumbar, an indian fresh salad. The salad wouldn't taste right without it.

~mIEKAL

On May 15, 2007, at 9:59 AM, Bassem Samaan wrote:

Sumac is one of the main spices of the middle east. It is the red sumac, however the flavor of the sumac here in the east US doesn't compare to the flavor of the Sumac of middle eastern coutnries. It maybe a different species, although it's similiar in appearance. The fruit is picked then grounded and is usually mixed with ground theyme to make the traditional Lebanese spices called Zaatar, which usually made into a pie. The Sumac there is tangy, has a sharp flavor. It's excellent used for treament of stomach problems. It's found in many middle eastern stores.

Bass




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