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Sumac recipes

Sumac

Sumac is a tangy, lemony spice often used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking. Try using it in salads instead of lemon juice or to season grilled meat and fish. It’s also delicious sprinkled over hummus.

Recipes using sumac

Main course

Light meals & snacks

Starters & nibbles

Cakes and baking

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Buyer's guide

Look for sumac in Middle Eastern shops or buy it from online suppliers.

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