Za'atar Crust

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 tablespoons dried mint
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated

Recipe

• 1 the crust- place the sesame seeds and spices in a pestle and mortar or spice grinder and lightly crush.
• 2 mix with the oil, lemon zest and juice and season to taste.
• 3 rub the mixture all over the food, cover and marinate for 4 hours or overnight in the fridge for meats and poultry. fish needs only 30 minutes. allow the food to return to room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.
• 4 to cook- if barbecuing, turn frequently and baste with any excess marinade. to roast a whole chicken, rub all over and roast at 400f for 1–1½ hours.