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Brain-boosting
In certain parts of the middle east, folk tradition suggests that za'atar has brain-boosting properties - the salt recounts that syrian children are often encouraged to sprinkle the spice mix on meals before exams.
Scientific literature on the health benefits of zaatar herbs like thyme, oregano, and sumac for human intelligence is minimal, though some researchers are beginning to speculate that the carvacrol, the phenol found in thyme and oregano, may have cognitive and mood-enhancing properties, at least in rodents.

Culinary uses
A traditional beverage in oman consists of zaatar steeped in boiling water to make an herbal tea.
Stirred into some olive oil (infused) as a dip for soft, plush flatbreads, sesame bread or any of your favorite breads.
Brush the zaatar infused oil on bread dough or dinner rolls before baking, to create interesting and unique dinner breads with incredible depth of flavor of roasted herbs and sesame seeds.
Sprinkle on top of buttered french bread and toast under the broiler of your oven much the same way garlic bread is made.
For great tasting grilled meats, zaatar also makes a superb dry rub for beef, lamb, chicken and fish (salmon and halibut are great choices).
Cook zahtar with sauta copyright ed vegetables or hard and starchy vegetables like cauliflower and potatoes and mix into tossed salads.
Add to cooked rice and use zaatar in rice dishes such as paella.
Zaatar sprinkled on yogurt that has been drained until it becomes a tangy, creamy cheese creates labneh (a popular food eaten by lebanese, palestinians and syrians).
Blend zaatar with hummus and spread on pita or bread for a great tasting snack.
Top a baked potato with sour cream and zaatar for a zingy new taste to an old favorite.
In lebanon, zaatar is most associated with breakfast, a cue well worth taking.
Try dusting some on eggs, oatmeal, or yogurt (especially labneh).
Add za'atar to your next batch of lemon cookies


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