Za'atar and olive oil on pita bread is a handy and much-loved snack to the Palestinians. Za’atar’s popularity and its reputation locally as brain food mean that children often take za’atar sandwiches to school.
Best enjoyed: Eaten as a dip with olive oil, sprinkled over roasted vegetables or meats, or baked into savory pastries.
Ingredients: Ground dried thyme Toasted native sesame seeds Sour grape spice Olive oil, flax seed and salt.