Sumac is an incredible spice that adds a load of complex flavours to any dish. It has a tart and tangy flavour profile that makes it excel at adding a delicate sourness to foods. I use it on practically anything I cook, especially on foods that can benefit from a little extra acidity. With a little know how, you'll quickly see why sumac spice is so powerful, and why it's one of my favourites spices. ___ Grab our new e-book today & learn how to cook the most delicious Middle Eastern meals. Get your copy here https://payhip.com/b/hMV0y 🧆 Join our Patreon and get access to our patron only discord server https://www.patreon.com/MiddleEats ☕ Or buy us a coffee https://ko-fi.com/MiddleEats ___ 🌍 Stay connected 🌍 You can reach us on instagram and we'd love to see any recipes you cook. ➥Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsmiddleeats/ ___ Fattoush Video: https://youtu.be/RO7A3Wr98IU Sumac Video Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnbGYdJ3iQ6pW6NSLnuiL4IUsdvPV1fQz ___ 🍳 My Kitchen Equipment 🥘 (These links are amazon affiliated and help support the channel at no extra cost to you) Food Thermometer: https://geni.us/CC34osG Citrus Juicer: https://geni.us/8xWwcBB Stainless Steel Cookware: https://geni.us/EsaLACR Pyrex Jugs: https://geni.us/QAuvNNB Stick blender: https://geni.us/E2FNym 📷 My Filming Equipment 🎥 Sony a7c: https://geni.us/atNOY3P Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 https://geni.us/0Pe3jm ___ 0:00 What is Sumac? 0:20 Where to buy Sumac? 0:54 What does Sumac taste like? 1:57 What do you use sumac spice for? 3:04 Easy Sumac Recipes 4:30 Traditional Sumac Recipes ___ Sumac Simple Syrup: 250g Water 135g Syrup 2 Tbsp coarse Sumac Squeeze of lemon (to prevent crystallization) Sumac Fruit Compote: 750g Fruit (I recommend stone fruit) 100ml water 3 Tbsp Sugar 1 Tbsp Ground Sumac Sumac Nut Mix: 160g Mixed Nuts 3 Tbsp Honey 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice 2 Tsp Ground Sumac