Zaatar Man'oushe

A warm flatbread with a surface sizzling in olive oil. The herbal aroma of toasted thyme mingles with the crunch of golden sesame seeds and the acidity of sumac.

• Prep time: 5 min
• Cook time: 8 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 535
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fat: 29 g

Ingredients

• 4 piece Pita bread ( whole )
• 6 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil ( for the mix )
• 2 tbsp Thyme ( dried and crumbled )
• 2 tbsp Sesame seed ( toasted )
• 1 pinch Gray sea salt
• 1 tbsp Sumac

Instructions

1. Prepare the spice mix

   In a bowl, mix the dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and a pinch of grey sea salt. The herbs must be very dry to release their oils during cooking.

2. Bind with olive oil

   Pour the extra virgin olive oil over the dry mix. Stir until you get a flexible paste that coats the back of a spoon without being too runny.

3. Garnish the breads

   Spread the mixture generously over each pita bread. Use the back of the spoon to press the zaatar into the crumb so it doesn't fall off during baking.

4. Bake in a hot oven

   Bake at 200°C. Remove when the edges of the bread start to color and the oil begins to bubble on the surface. The bread should remain soft in the center.

Chef's tips

• Don't leave the bread in the oven too long, or it will become brittle like a cracker.
• Dry-toast your sesame seeds in a pan before mixing to enhance the nutty flavor.

Storage

Best eaten immediately. You can reheat leftovers for 2 minutes in a hot oven to restore the crispiness.