From burrata with heirloom tomatoes and
fresh zaatar and lobster kibbeh, the non-traditional Middle Eastern fare is Qbara's answer to a modern take on Arab authenticity.
I live in the Mid East - I grow my own
fresh Zaatar leaves - then make the dried spice mixture later in the season - the actual zaatar leaves look like fuzzy thyme leaves - they grow closer to the ground, and are larger than regular thyme - delicious fresh in salads and roasted whole fish..
Not exact matches
altho the
zaatar may taste best made
fresh, can you make a bigger batch of it and store it in a bottle in the freezer?
Transfer to a serving platter and top with remaining
zaatar spice and if desired more feta and
fresh herbs.
optional additions: chopped vegetables chillies salt freshly ground pepper red pepper flakes
zaatar spice cumin turmeric feta or other cheese
fresh parsley, for garnish warm pita or crusty rolls, for serving