Sumak
レモンの代わり！？赤紫色が美しい中東の「すっぱい」スパイス
Description
A unique Turkish spice made by drying and powdering the red berries of a sumac plant, possessing a refreshing acidity like pickled plums or lemon.
Classification: For Women,Tart Spice,Magical Sprinkle
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How to use
Ingredients
- Sumac berries
- Salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Hand-harvest bunches of small reddish-purple berries (sumac) of the Rhus plant when their color is deepest in autumn.
- Sun-dry thoroughly under the sun until completely dry.
- Grind the dried berries in a stone mill, remove the hard seeds, and powder only the outer flesh. Mix with a little salt to enhance preservation. Sometimes dissolved in water and used as 'Sumac Water' for strong tartness in stews.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Refreshing acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Yukari (Red shiso seasoning) or Lemon juice
Pairing
Sliced raw onions and Salads
Trivia
[Hardcore] Essential for souring Turkish salads. The beautiful reddish-purple accents dishes, and its high antioxidants make it hugely popular among beauty-conscious women.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Toss and massage generously into sliced raw onions to make 'Sumac Onions', an absolute must-have accompaniment for kebabs!
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