Atar Scented Simple Syrupqatar Recipes

This syrup is a traditional feature of Middle Eastern sweets and pastries. It's essentially a sugar syrup that is used to bathe, soak or sprinkle on various sweets. It's scented with orange blossom water, rose water or both. These distilled essences are widely available in the Middle East, and they are increasingly available in the West. This recipe is from Qatar, which is bordered by Saudi Arabia. The syrup is very easy to make, and the proportions vary depending on desired thickness. Water and sugar are boiled with a little lemon juice to prevent it from crystallizing. The orange blossom water or rose water is stirred in at the end of cooking. Any sooner can weaken their aroma. When the syrup is used for making pastries, it must be added when the pastries are already baked, fried or cooked. Cold syrup is added to hot pastries. It's either poured onto the pastry or the pastry is dipped for a moment, then lifted out. Recipe from Arabic Zeal.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Sauces

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

Nutrition Facts : Calories 774.4, Sodium 7.9, Carbohydrate 200.1, Sugar 199.6

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This za'atar spice recipe is easy to make at home from scratch with just four ingredients. While in Lebanon wild thyme is used, regular thyme from the supermarket or your garden makes a fine substitute. Za'atar refers both to the thyme plant itself, as well as this spice mix.

Provided by Serena

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Middle Eastern     Lebanese

Time 8m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 194.7 mg

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Make and share this Attar " Syrup" Middle East, Palestine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Palis Favorites

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.7, Sodium 5.6, Carbohydrate 200.5, Sugar 199.8

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Za'atar is the name for both a traditional Middle Eastern seasoning blend and the pungent green herb that gives the blend its intense, earthy character. The hardy herb, which grows wild, tastes like a combination of oregano, marjoram, summer savory and thyme - all of which can be used as substitutes if dried za'atar isn't available. As with all spice blends, recipes vary widely depending on the region and the cook, but this one, adapted from Lior Lev Sercarz of La Boîte in New York, includes ground sumac berries for acidity, toasted sesame seeds for their rich, earthy notes, and a little salt as well. Za'atar can be used in marinades for grilled or roasted poultry or meats, mixed into dips, salads and egg dishes, or set on the table to be sprinkled on dishes as a bright and herby condiment.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, condiments

Time 10m

Yield 1/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

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