While sumac as a spice remains associated with the Middle East, North America is in fact home to several deliciously edible species. Native Americans have long been using these sumacs, whose sour ...

Tangy, floral and earthy are three words often used to describe sumac. The vibrant, blood-hued spice is one of the primary ingredients in za’atar but is also a standout flavoring agent when used on ...

Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness, and adding sumac gives them an unexpected twist. Sprinkle sumac on veggies like potatoes, carrots, or cauliflower before roasting them to add ...

For many of us, something red on our plate signals to our palates either sweetness (as with strawberries or raspberries) or spiciness (usually chillies). But sumac has neither of those flavours: it is ...

A wild flowering bush with very sour berries is the source of this vibrant spice. Those berries are dried, ground, then sifted to obtain what’s recognized as sumac spice across the Arab and ...

Sharp and citrusy, sumac adds a pleasantly sour pop to marinades, salads, and more. Here's how to cook with it.

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