In a dry pan over medium heat, toast sesame seeds, stirring constantly for about 4-5 minutes.
Let them cool before incorporating into the spice blend.
Combine 1/2 cup of sumac and 1/2 cup of toasted sesame seeds with every 1 cup of ground oregano.
Add salt to taste.
Stir everything well in a bowl or a jar until evenly combined.
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Make your ground oregano: If ground oregano is unavailable, bake fresh oregano leaves at 165ºF/75ºC until dry and crumbly (30-45 minutes), then grind the dried leaves into oregano powder.Storing the Za'atar: Seal the jar tightly and store it in a cool, dry place, or refrigerate. The Lebanese za'atar spice mix remains fresh for 1 year or longer.Sourcing: You can usually find ground oregano in Middle Eastern stores, large supermarkets, or online on platforms like Amazon.Check out the blog post for ways to use Za'atar spice!