Thanks for showing what Sumac looks like. My mother, who is Native American, said I could eat it (it grows wild where I grew up), but in my adult life while cooking with it, I never knew I had often eaten it fresh as a child, until this video. It's delicious, better than the dried version but really stains your hands and difficult to remove. It seemed fine to eat where it grows in Northern MI, at least.
@Froggy-nv7ep
2 жыл бұрын
Add it to pemmican with other berries
@lambert801
2 жыл бұрын
What did your mom call sumac in her language?
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
I've heard it's big in native American culture, thanks for sharing some details. Is it dried first or eaten fresh?
@travelchannel304
2 жыл бұрын
Really? Wow. Love that!
@ahabsbane
2 жыл бұрын
@@MiddleEats we used to eat them right off the bush when I was a kid! It was a great little snack to keep your mouth busy like sunflower seeds.
@erksah
5 ай бұрын
Here is a Turkish classic salad for you where we use sumac. You will need onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, some lemon juice, olive oil, apple or grape vinegar and sumac. Cut the vegies into cubes ( not so tiny). Put some lemon juice, sumac, salt and olive oil on onions and massage them until the onions absorb sumacs color. Now mix every thing together and enjoy.
@The1Mustache3
4 ай бұрын
It's an Armenian dish
@bushyman477
4 ай бұрын
That sounds delightful, I'm totally gonna try that
@imagineusingreddit2233
4 ай бұрын
pomegranate molasses also works very well with that salad!!
@erksah
4 ай бұрын
@@imagineusingreddit2233 I agree, it adds a nice flavor. Sometimes we use pomegrenate souce instead of vinegar.
@HeIsNakedLunch
4 ай бұрын
@@The1Mustache3 maybe, it’s multicultural?
@chicofunbuns
2 жыл бұрын
I’m Canadian and I was surprised to find recipes with sumac in my great grandmothers cookbooks. Found out it was used here before citrus fruits became widely available. I thought it was almost exclusively a Middle Eastern cuisine ingredient.
@geniuspharmacist
2 жыл бұрын
WOW... Love it... I learned something new from you today.
@robertmacfergus9288
2 жыл бұрын
Personally I think it would make sense for staghorn sumac (Rhus typhina) to be used in early Canadian cooking as it is is only indigenous to Eastern North America including Canada. Considering how similar it looks to the most popular Middle Eastern species of sumac (Rhus coriaria) and that Indigenous People were using it before colonists arrived(proving it was safe to eat and not a poisonous look alike) I feel like would definitely be added to the cuisine of the time.
@amb600cd0
2 жыл бұрын
nah that shits from here I'm pretty sure
@MelissaThompson432
2 жыл бұрын
It's native to the eastern part of the North American continent, but it is naturalized worldwide. It's undoubtedly true that other sumacs were used before staghorn was introduced, but Obi is definitely describing staghorn. Spam and Kraft cheese slices are considered >traditional< elements in Japanese cuisine, and I trust that no one is delegitimizing _them,_ either.
@MrSpaceace1999
Жыл бұрын
@@robertmacfergus9288 yes, we had sumac trees in our yard as a kid, I don’t think we ever used it though as a spice
@a902l9
2 жыл бұрын
An indigenous mountain tribe in Thailand, the Hmong people, they rub the hard sumac berries with fresh mustard greens, salt & ground dry thai red chilis. So simple yet refreshing.
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds great! I'll have to look it up!
@mistersunny3636
5 ай бұрын
Is "tribe" still the right word, if there are more than 6 million people in China, Vietnam and Laos? Anyways....Thailand isn´t the right place to look for Hmong.
@ThePawsOfDeception
5 ай бұрын
Thr Hmong people I met in northern Laos proudly considered themselves a tribe, so yes it probably is thr right word. Why not? What's wrong with it?
@ladyraven3418
2 ай бұрын
That sounds delicious.
@jetlaggedchef6806
2 жыл бұрын
I first tried sumac in Turkey about 10 years ago. I was like "WHAT IS THIS DELICIOUS FLAVOR????". I love to use it with tahini and a pinch of salt on fresh sliced ripe tomatoes for a salad.
@maksi0013
2 жыл бұрын
I work at a french patisserie and I have been trying to add a little variation to classic macaroon fillings. I think I will try a Sumach & dried fig filling soon!
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
One tip, if you're using sumac in syrup or liquid, use coarse sumac. It is so much easier to filter out. Ground sumac has a texture to it, it's not sandy, but you can feel it
@joypolk3093
2 жыл бұрын
That’s sounds wonderful!
@grovermartin6874
2 жыл бұрын
@@MiddleEats Oh! So THAT'S the difference! Thank you for differentiating for us. I saw the two kinds at the international market, but we were at cross languages, so I just bought the finer ground. Of course.
@Alectium
2 жыл бұрын
It also goes excellently in madeleines as a bright addition to the orange water and a color splash!.
@0rolon
2 жыл бұрын
I will need you to report back on this. Please.
@payamabbasi3555
2 жыл бұрын
In Azerbaijan region of Iran sumac trees grow wild and it's truly amazing. We usually use on kebabs and meat dishes
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Yes Persian cuisine uses sumac quite heavily in different dishes. Particularly on grilled foods!
@lamondaforestry
2 жыл бұрын
In Cyprus too. The shrub is called Rhus coriaria. In some villages they put it on top of souvlaki. Traditionally they used it both in Cyprus and in Greece in leather tanning factories.
@truckandtea
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing with Kebabs
@lisaspikes4291
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we do have wild sumac here in the northeast United States. Loads of it. It’s probably a little different from Middle Eastern sumac, but essentially the same thing.
@juliec5309
5 ай бұрын
It's wverywhere in Canada as well as it grows wild. Use to it some as a kid...never knew it was sumac
@_lucades_
2 жыл бұрын
I use it in cocktails to garnish the glass rim. Simply mix it with a little bit of salt and sugar. It not only looks great, it tastes amazing and gives the cocktail some zingy flowery notes :)
@littlejolit
Жыл бұрын
It is fabulous on corn on the cob, corn salad, and popcorn! I also use it to garnish cold cucumber cream or asparagus soup.
@marias4597
2 жыл бұрын
never even heard about it before, but the moment this video ended I went and ordered sumac, just did a first taste test on rice and it was heaven! it feels like I found something that I’ve been missing for a long time. your channel is such a gem! thank you for your content, so useful and enjoyable to watch!
@halahalahala2015
2 жыл бұрын
Try putting it on chicken either baked or fried especially paired with olive oil and onions....a Palestinian delight called musakhen
@Grizzleback07
2 жыл бұрын
If you haven't already done so, try Allepo Pepper.
@obamium_edts6599
Жыл бұрын
Merhaba. Türkiye'den selamlar. Dünyanın en iyi sumağının tadına bakmak ister misiniz? Sizin için çok uygun fiyatlarla adresinize gönderebilirim. Kendinize iyi bakın.
@judyhowe8572
2 ай бұрын
I'm trying to find a particular sumac, Rhus coriara. Does anyone know where I can buy plants?
@worldtraveler930
4 ай бұрын
Here in Texas the shrubbery from which Sumac is grown on makes for excellent walking staffs plus it has historically been used by native Texans as anything from a Excellence Lemonade/Tea substitute to in some of its Strongest forms as a cure for a hangover!!!🤠👍
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
EDIT: If you are foraging sumac, do indepth research. Poison sumac is very dangerous. Have you got a fun or unusual use for sumac? Leave a comment here so other viewers can get even more ideas.
@gerdsfargen6687
2 жыл бұрын
Icecream.
@griffinmaeve
2 жыл бұрын
A bar I really love makes sweet potato fries with garlic, sumac, and salt. The crunchy sweet potato with the tangy sumac and garlic is awesome, and is incredible with beer or cocktails.
@anisismail300
2 жыл бұрын
Apple crumble with Icecream and sumac!
@jamescecil3417
2 жыл бұрын
Almost on topic, would sumac be part of the marinade spice difference between chicken tawook and shawarma?
@jamescecil3417
2 жыл бұрын
@Rachid Attahiry El Ouahaby Thanks, I didn't know that. I've made Chicken shawarma from this channel, and at a local deli I've had a wrap called a tawook that was very similar to the shawarmas I made I thought there was some kind of subtle difference.
@darwintirrivee
2 жыл бұрын
My dad bought sumac months ago and we haven’t used it once yet! Seeing this vid I think I’ll finally give it a try
@ceha9517
2 жыл бұрын
Ya. Do it. Respect your Dad by using the good stuff he introduces you too.
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Ah well now you can try it on everything. Making spice tea is a good idea to learn the flavour of any spice
@grovermartin6874
2 жыл бұрын
@@MiddleEats That's a great suggestion! So easy to do, too.
@Sxcheschka
4 ай бұрын
I really like your speaking voice; clear, succinct, and to the point.
@MrNeosantana
2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO Sumac is our cheat code in cooking, and it always amazes me how people don't have it as a basic ingredient in every spice rack around the world.
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it really works wonders. In reality there are no acidic (non derived) dry ingredients in western cooking, only wet ones. As such a lot of people don't realize how useful it is
@MrNeosantana
2 жыл бұрын
@@MiddleEats And it adds such a floral note aside from the acidity. Westerners need to also discover pure citric acid, it'll revolutionize how they cook.
@Asaspecimenyesimextraoddinary
Жыл бұрын
I literally use sumak as much as salt. Aside from the usually stuff you’d out it in, I also put it in my noodles, my rice, my sweets, I sprinkled some in my COFFEE the other day (it tasted gross btw) but yeah. My mum told me apparently she saw me eat it with nutella when I was a a kid. Been addicted since birth 💪🏼 We have this dish that I think it goes best with but idk what it’s called in English. It’s eggs+garlicy yoghurt+melted butter+mint🤤 Anyway, live laugh love sumak ❤❤
@themushroominside6540
5 ай бұрын
@@MrNeosantana Ironically enough before i saw this video i bought sumac and our citric acid to make strawberry preserves with discount, out of season strawberries to really brighten the tart flavors up. T should have known that after tasting a little of it myself that it would go great with other foods, sourness is indeed one of the basic tastes to balance in cooking after all.
@ezrafriesner8370
4 ай бұрын
I’m Ashkenazi but was introduced to this by a North African Jewish family, and now I can’t stop using it!!! It’s truly an amazing flavour and I can’t wait to discover more dishes from more cultures that use it 😁
@ndautomotive
2 жыл бұрын
I started using sumac just recently. It's a total game changer. Thanks for the informative video.
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Oh absolutely, it honestly feels like a hack to sprinkle it on anything
@NickDiGirolamo-g5r
2 ай бұрын
Great video! I was first introduced to the benefits of sumac in the late 1970's while attending a US Army Special Forces survival course. While in that survival course, sumac was described as having many nutrient benefits, one being vitamin C. It is also a great source of vitamin's B1, B2, B6, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and iron. Personally, I enjoy its lemon flavor while hiking!
@deathpyre42
2 жыл бұрын
So, this is a bit out of left field but what I like to do is to flavor salad with a mix of cured red shiso and sumac. Since the wet cured red shiso isn't really easy to find in shops, just use a 2-1 ratio of sumac to the dried flaked red shiso, soak it in a decent amount of oil for at least half an hour before adding in diced cucumber, some finely crushed garlic, chopped walnuts and seasoning with a bit of soy sauce. If you want to make it extra fancy, add in some rehydrated jellyfish
@MrYokyScape
2 жыл бұрын
what does the jellyfish add to this dish? sounds interesting
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
That sounds really good, but I'm not sure what the jellyfish would taste like
@deathpyre42
2 жыл бұрын
@@MiddleEats It's mainly there for the chewy-crunchy texture, the taste is really neutral.
@mmhmm9271
2 жыл бұрын
Adding a cephalopod corpse to your dish doesn't make it fancy.
@deathpyre42
2 жыл бұрын
Scyphozoan is the word you're looking for. And while Jellyfish is fairly inexpensive, it is also rather rare to see it on store shelves. So in a cold salad with an fairly bright acidic taste, I'd argue jellyfish does make it fancier.
@mrhappyfoot
2 жыл бұрын
bought a big bag of sumac last week to make your shwarma mix. Now I know its got so many other uses it wont go to waste, thanks man.
@HeatherValentineMsFoodie
2 жыл бұрын
Holy cow!!! I only use it on my kabobs!! Also in a rice dish I make with saffron…I had no idea I could use it so many ways. I’m so making that soda drink 🥰🥰🥰 THANK YOU
@maya_unplugged
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for introducing me to this tree! I have seen it often, but didn’t know it’s such a pearl! No I look forward to autumn to harvest in free nature. Nobody ever mentioned it to me, although I know a lot of people who practice quite a lot gardening for food in my real life. Greetings from a Dutch girl living in the vineyards-area of Lower Austria. 🙏😊
@obamium_edts6599
Жыл бұрын
Merhaba. Türkiye'den selamlar. Dünyanın en iyi sumağının tadına bakmak ister misiniz? Sizin için çok uygun fiyatlarla adresinize gönderebilirim. Kendinize iyi bakın.
@MelissaThompson432
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Tennessee, and it grows wild all over the place where I used to live. I could probably walk down the road a little way from here and find some in full fruit right now. My mother described what she called "sumac lemonade" that people used to drink during the Great Depression because it was so easy to come by, and you could sweeten it with whatever you happened to have, because it's meant to be tart. In this area, unless you found a wild beehive, the cheapest sweetener at that time was probably sorghum syrup, but if you had a little sugar, it wouldn't take much. I never tried it, but the way she described it, they used it fresh, not dried.
@thomasre9382
11 ай бұрын
Sumac is actually a fruit. btw
@susanjaeger9851
2 ай бұрын
I'm in mid Missouri USA, we have sumac on our road, I've made beautiful wreaths with it, I'm gonna try eating it, thanks.
@lam7750
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this informative video! I just realized that the strange red flowers I see on my walks just around my neighbourhood in Toronto, are actually sumac, and edible in so many delicious ways! 😃 I’ve never ever tasted these or even knew what sumac was until I watched this video. Will now definitely try some of your easy suggested ways to try it.
@cmfrtblynmb02
3 ай бұрын
Sumac is literally the most important spice of the place I come from Turkey. Our food is defined by sumac. My mother puts it in so many food. It is one of the most original spices. It enriches taste of other stuff. I would like to say it reminds you of vinegar but unlike vinegar it doesn't kill other flavors. There are so many dishes that is centered around it and they are mostly called 'eksili', which means "with sourness". You can make koftes, bulgur balls, meat, chicken, various types of green and fresh vegetables. When I was a kid I didn't appreciate it but now I really enjoy the rich taste of these dishes.
@DioXin
2 жыл бұрын
Syrian here, these grew in out backyard. Basically this was used before lemon became prevalent in the region
@grovermartin6874
2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting! I've always enjoyed its lemony-but-not-acidic flavour, so that's validating.
@gregperez919
5 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation. Health benefits as well as cooking ideas. I’ve seen sumac and wondered about it. Now I know. Thank you very much.
@zalibecquerel3463
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video! I'm loving these shorter ones doing a dive into specific ingredients (I'd love to see a Ras El Hanout one, an obsession of mine for some time). I hope you're keeping well and recovering from your recent injury. Love your work!
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Sure, definitely will cover Ras El hanout someday! Glad you liked it
@JamesChurchill3
5 ай бұрын
I have a jar of sumac in my cupboard, i use it in most things I cook, it's amazing. I had no idea it was sourced from a single plant, I thought it was some kind of spice mix. Great information well presented. Thanks!
@larsjnsn
2 жыл бұрын
You will have to be making these on more spices! The format is so fascinating and informative!
@AM-vw8gh
2 жыл бұрын
my uncle from Lebanon just gifted me a bag of home grown sumac not too long ago. this is helpful
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Ah the wild sumac from the middle east is something else! Lucky you
@TheGalacticGrizzly
2 жыл бұрын
I discovered sumak on a reddit thread where chefs were asked about their favourite spices. Sumak was one of the top comments. I've used it mostly in soups and in spinach. But I'll have to try some of these recipes! The drink looks delicious.
@obamium_edts6599
Жыл бұрын
Merhaba. Türkiye'den selamlar. Dünyanın en iyi sumağının tadına bakmak ister misiniz? Sizin için çok uygun fiyatlarla adresinize gönderebilirim. Kendinize iyi bakın.
@TheGalacticGrizzly
Жыл бұрын
@@obamium_edts6599 no thank you, but thanks for the offer!
@obamium_edts6599
Жыл бұрын
@@TheGalacticGrizzly you are welcome.
@zubyhoussain3768
Ай бұрын
Thank you Chef for a zesty talk on hiw to use Sumac. Its so versatile. I have used on chicken n liked the taste. Today i used it in kedgree (rice n Gram dholl cooked together)i was blown away by the taste n decided to research Sumac n came across your video. Thank you so much . I gained so much information on how to get the most out of sumac. Now i am going to use sumac to marinade fish...which will be great with my kedgree. 😅
@JeanOlaf
2 жыл бұрын
I love this type of videos ! It really helps to understand spices and condiments and to take my cooking to the next level, thank you so much! Plus I'm definitely going to use sumac simple syrup in mocktails and cocktails now 👀
@obamium_edts6599
Жыл бұрын
Merhaba. Türkiye'den selamlar. Dünyanın en iyi sumağının tadına bakmak ister misiniz? Sizin için çok uygun fiyatlarla adresinize gönderebilirim. Kendinize iyi bakın.
@coxxycabee
Жыл бұрын
I've only just started using sumac. I've only experimented with savory dishes so far but I am loving it so far.
@Momcat_maggiefelinefan
4 ай бұрын
I used to make jam with sumac flowers. A bit of work, but you end up with a beautiful red jelly that tastes like lemons! Versatile tree! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦
@40nights40daystv
2 жыл бұрын
Dawg u deserve wayyyy more subscribers
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@RaumBances
3 ай бұрын
I first tasted sumac almost 30 years ago on my rice when eating Soltani. I loved it and still use it today.
@chermp6787
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video so much! I had it sprinkled on fresh-made chips at a restaurant and loved it so much we asked the waitress what it was. I bought it (fairly big bag for a novice) online but had not really used it much at home . . . This has inspired me!!
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Works great as a rub for chicken too, and on fries with salt like you said.
@mcnotsodreamy
3 ай бұрын
Well, i know what new channel I'm binge watching! Thanks for the great information!
@sethrivers5303
2 жыл бұрын
Ideal timing! I grilled with friends this week and the sumac onion salad was a big hit. One diner who was totally unfamiliar with sumac went from "thanks for the offer but I don't know how I'd use it in my kitchen" before dinner to taking home half the jar at the end of the night, lol. Luckily it grows well here, so we plan to forage for it in the future. The nut recipe makes me think that a similar technique could be applied to hulled sunflower seeds (another local product). Also, simmering it with soft apple cider seems like it could be delicious...
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, and taking home half the jar is the icing on top 😅. It definitely would work for sunflower seeds. Maybe even coconut flakes and oats for a "granola"
@mosambis123
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the highlighting the differences between different acids. Respect for taste testing for all of us, we can now have the face reaction as reference for acidity level.
@FrederikDeBuck
2 жыл бұрын
I actually have such a tree in my front garden. Never knew it was so delicious!
@turipgn1598
2 ай бұрын
I've tried sumac for the first time in Jordan and I've loved it and I've bought some, but I didn't know how to use it, so... HUGE HUGE thanks for this video, you have convinced me in every recipe you suggested! Funny story: in my home region, Sicily in southern Italy, sumac used to be very common till last century (even one family became one of the richest in the country by trading it), but then disappear from our tables, I wonder why. Thanks once again
@Jimunu
2 жыл бұрын
This makes me want to try sumac.
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Mission accomplished
@reynardthefox9072
2 жыл бұрын
here in Iran, we always sprinkle Koobideh (grilled minced lamb) with sumac. it goes really well with grilled heart and liver as well
@DrBrunoRecipes
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely 👌🏻 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have an amazing day everyone 🌻
@bushyman477
4 ай бұрын
I love trying new things since moving out of home (and the flavourless hell there), and took my chance at sumac. Mainly found it worked wonders on potatoes, but kind of forgot about the spice until now. Now I'm game for more. Great video btw, this style of short content is great. I don't want a 20min video, but I don't want a short. It's concise and entertaining, I'm more than inclined to subscribe based off this alone :)
@mikeoxsbigg1
4 ай бұрын
I live in Ottawa Canada and that plant grows literally everywhere. I certainly hope it's indigenous as it's easily the fastest growing plant I've ever seen. Spreads out easily as well.
@gerdsfargen6687
2 жыл бұрын
I'm still getting headspins from the Toum I made the other day. Potent stuff going in and on the way out.
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Oh jeez, maybe I needed a warning on the video ⚠️
@gerdsfargen6687
2 жыл бұрын
@@MiddleEats all good 😃😂😂
@StarLord-o9v
5 ай бұрын
I discovered sumac in a Turkish restaurant in Barcelona. Now I’m addicted. It has a subtle sort of lemon flavor I used it directly on salad but I’ve also used it in rubs for chicken and fish.
Ай бұрын
I discovered sumac as an edible ingredient in Barcelona a few years back in a Turkish restaurant that was using sumac as a garnish I still use it in the raw state on salads. In NH sumac has a bad rap like poison ivy but culinary sumac is not poisonous, obviously. I use it on rubs for chicken on eggs. Thanks for the other suggested uses!!
@Phyllyps-Levine
2 жыл бұрын
I have sumac and other spices you have used! I love your cuisine like no other!
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mysplysova
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for helping to solve a decades old mystery for me! 😅 There used to be a kebab shop run by a lovely Jordani family in my town, and they would always put this surprisingly sour spice on their kofti kebab. Not only did it make the meat taste divine, but the rich red-purplish colour added to the intrigue of the spice for me. I never asked what it was and never could find out on my own... until today. Amazing. Funnily enough, Sumac trees (the poisonous kind), are a decorative staple in many gardens here in Czech Republic. Sumac has been literaly hiding in plain sight from me for almost twenty years. 😂
@SiddharthS96
2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video! Despite being two different ingredients, but going by the tastes and uses you've mentioned, it seems similar to amchoor (dried raw mango powder) which is used very commonly in the Indian subcontinent. I'll try to get hold of sumac, and perhaps you could try amchoor out :)
@clareryan2640
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I thought the same👍👍
@obamium_edts6599
Жыл бұрын
Merhaba. Türkiye'den selamlar. Dünyanın en iyi sumağının tadına bakmak ister misiniz? Sizin için çok uygun fiyatlarla adresinize gönderebilirim. Kendinize iyi bakın.
@AndromedaCripps
Жыл бұрын
I just foraged for sumac at the end of August (staghorn grows all over the American Northeast where I live, in backyards, along every highway, and it’s especially lovely in the fall when it’s leaves turn reliably BRIGHT red!), and after a lengthy drying period, just baked and bottled my spice today! I was looking for a comprehensive guide and recipes for the spice, and having heard of your channel through Adam Ragusea, I searched “Middle Eats Sumac”. Not only did y’all have EXACTLY the type of video I was looking for, but I actually out loud said “YESS!” when you mentioned the recipe playlist at the end!! You had everything I was looking for and I’m so excited to start my Sumac journey!!! ❤️
@obamium_edts6599
Жыл бұрын
Merhaba. Türkiye'den selamlar. Dünyanın en iyi sumağının tadına bakmak ister misiniz? Sizin için çok uygun fiyatlarla adresinize gönderebilirim. Kendinize iyi bakın.
@karoma7898
3 ай бұрын
you absolute monster! i never thought about making sumac tea, and i've been using it for almost 20 years... imma try it tonight.
@Getpojke
2 жыл бұрын
Great little video. I remember the revelation when I first discovered sumac for myself many years ago. I love spices that can be used in sweet & savoury applications; and as you say its a real flavour enhancer. Think the first thing I used it on was in conjunction with za'atar when roasting a chicken...there were no leftovers for next day that meal, we all gobbled it up.
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah it is incredible how it just makes food better. It's like an alternative to MSG
@Getpojke
2 жыл бұрын
@@MiddleEats Very much so, though unlike MSG is also works in sweet food, double bonus!
@Marie-EveDaze
4 ай бұрын
What a great honour to Sumac, thank you for sharing this, I have sumac in my pantry but never know where to use it beside the Fatouch salad, these were great ideas 💡!
@andreacatura3382
2 жыл бұрын
I have had sumac in my cupboard but didn’t know what to do with it. Now I have some great ideas! Thank you!
@dortilla5712
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks to this video I found out smooth and staghorn sumac both grow natively in my area ! Gonna try my hand at foraging for some when it's in season next year. People in my part of the world like to infuse the berries with water and make a lemonade like drink with it.
@MiddleEats
2 жыл бұрын
Just be careful to check it isn't the poisonous kind before you eat it. Better safe than sorry. The lemonade drink sounds great
@ConstantGardener-q9q
Ай бұрын
Sumac is native to the Americas. It’s so lovely to see how it is incorporated into Middle Eastern Cuisine!
@JohnMitchellCalif
2 жыл бұрын
LOVE SUMAC. I describe it as sort of a burnt pomegranate flavor
@SGv-m3f
Ай бұрын
ohh I love this channel so much! One of my favorite snacks as a kid (and even now to be honest) was taking some sumac and mixing it with salt, then dipping slices of persian cucumber in it. Sooo delicious and tangy!
@sal_alaa
2 жыл бұрын
I AM FINALLY VINDICATED! My friends always made fun of me because no dish was safe from my sumac sprinkle 😂 Once you try eggs with sumac you can never eat them with only S&P again
@robertodell8900
4 ай бұрын
I have made tea from it for decades. I never thought of using it for seasoning. Thanks
@aplaceinthestars3207
Жыл бұрын
I'd seen sumac a bit on a pan-African food blog I enjoy, so it's been on my radar- but this video is so comprehensive I lusted after the stuff for ages! One of the most annoying things about obtaining a new ingredient is using it for just one particular recipe and not really understanding what else it can do. As soon as I opened the jar, I was reminded of a lemongrass-hibiscus tea I used to drink. I loved the aroma, and right away, I dumped it in yogurt and WOW, so delicious. This video really explained this unfamiliar ingredient in a way that makes it useful and appealing to me. I love all these not-quite-recipes too, because those kinds of things are how folks actually prepare and eat foods... not just full-on coordinated meals.
@obamium_edts6599
Жыл бұрын
Merhaba. Türkiye'den selamlar. Dünyanın en iyi sumağının tadına bakmak ister misiniz? Sizin için çok uygun fiyatlarla adresinize gönderebilirim. Kendinize iyi bakın.
@YuliaHadassahK
4 ай бұрын
Love sumac! Discovered it in the local Asian supermarket when I bought it not even knowing what it would taste like - and it's so good. I don't think he mentioned it, but I would give sumac on salmon/cod a go, because sumac is citrussy/tangy it works really well with fish ❤
@robdixson196
4 ай бұрын
In upstate NY sumac is the first stage a field left unnmowed takes to becoming a brush lot. By that I mean there is a LOT of it everywhere.
@EKottaYT
Жыл бұрын
I’ve found my new favorite channel, I recently moved to Cyprus, and learning Mediterranean cuisine now, so this channel is a great help
@Roblox-yx2qp
4 ай бұрын
As someone who was raised in Lebanon sumac is a very important spice in our dishes such as fattoush which is a salad
@thomasnaas2813
4 ай бұрын
Makes a wonderful, tart tea with sugar, and you can use the whole dried berries without grinding. The stuff grows wild all over the region I live in the USA. (Southern Illinois)
@superfluous-groove
3 ай бұрын
I'm literally buying Sumac to try for the first time due to this video, well done ahaha
@aaelfohto
Ай бұрын
In the US, Sumac grows wild on the side of roads and staghorn sumac is great for a lemonade
@zanktarrded
2 жыл бұрын
My two professions are cooking and arborist work. I have sumac ALL OVER THE PLACE and i had no idea you could eat sumac. Thank you
@ninanee2008
2 ай бұрын
Very versatile. I like the idea to try it in a tea first.
@MrRugercat45
4 ай бұрын
Man this sounds so good, I love Middle Eastern food and I’m crazy for sour things, I know many cultures have used Sumac and it grows all over here in TN. I make crafts from the hollow stalk. It’s time to try eating it!
@BigboiiTone
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate this. I'd known sumac has a great flavour but you go in depth in describing its essence and how to use it. Valuable service. Thank you. Also it's "com-pote" not "compot" lol
@RIXRADvidz
2 жыл бұрын
I had a sumac tree volunteer in my garden, we love the foliage every year when it goes from a lush tropical green to flaming reds and oranges. never knew the seed heads were edible. now I do.
@joewansbrough2291
2 жыл бұрын
Great video to help me expand the use of the tub of sumac I have. I use it on lamb all the time and have been sprinkling on salads. Never thought of it for desserts, starchy foods, or as a beverage. I believe malic acid is also found in limes so I try replacing/enhancing where I use that fruit. I also have enjoyed reading the comments on how versatile sumac is.
@obamium_edts6599
Жыл бұрын
Merhaba. Türkiye'den selamlar. Dünyanın en iyi sumağının tadına bakmak ister misiniz? Sizin için çok uygun fiyatlarla adresinize gönderebilirim. Kendinize iyi bakın.
@xelxelo3992
2 жыл бұрын
sumac is a famous spice in turkey! we usually add it to chopped white onions and use it in salads with a little lemon juice!
@sypialnia_studio
2 жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic and thorough explanation of sumac, thank you! I started to use it last year in my turkish meals, but watching your video made me realize that this plant grows abundantly near my family house!
@michaeltyers7336
3 ай бұрын
Turkish place near me does a Sumac margarita which is really nice. Basically a regular margarita with a salt and sumac rim
@carollizc
2 жыл бұрын
I first had sumac in what has become our favourite Afghani eatery. I've found that I love it on plain rice, with a little butter, and it does amazing things to baked potatoes, with or without sour cream. I haven't tried wild crafting it , though, because a)there are poisonous species also native to N Eastern North America, and b) I often see it growing beside the road, and who wants to eat car exhaust? So, till I can find a safe source for fresh sumac, I'm pleased to support Middle Eastern restaurants and shops to get my fix.
@shilohmjh7628
5 ай бұрын
Have been seeing Sumac so much recently on a lot of cooking shows I watch. I’m so intrigued!! As a resident of the south east U.S., it’s not available fresh here. It is definitely going on my next Amazon order.
@ndoghouse6853
4 ай бұрын
Sumac is wonderful! It grows wild all over my property. Makes a great wine if you mix it with grapes before fermenting. Its hard as hell to separate from the sees tho. Got to grind the heck out of it then separate much like you do when your cleaning ganga!
@katherinevallo2326
5 ай бұрын
I love Sumac. My mom growing up exposed my sis and me to a variety of spices. I love sumac's tanginess. I have added it to smoothies to give them a little more dimension. I love to add it to lamb and burgers.
@SingingSealRiana
Жыл бұрын
I fell in love with this spice through the spiceblend zaatar
@pubcollize
2 жыл бұрын
I recently started adding sumac to feta, and also as a cheat when a dish is lacking.
@LadyAssassin1994
5 ай бұрын
I grew up Southern New York, way out in the country where we had poison Sumac growing in the back yard. I remember my mom telling me about my grandpa making Sumac tea every year and how there was a very short timeframe for when you could pick it when it wasn't poisonous. My dad and great grandpa mostly used them to clean and treat traps before hunting season. You could harvest the red tips and berries and boil them in water. It was strong enough to disinfect the traps.
@PaigeDWinter
4 ай бұрын
Staghorn sumac and poison sumac are two different plants.
@LaSanya2001
2 жыл бұрын
for my kebab wraps, I always add slices of red onions quick pickled with sumac. chopped them into slivers, put them in a tight, little tupperware container, then sprinkle 1-2 tbsp of sumac plus some other herbs and spices like parsley, black pepper, salt etc. and shake the hell out of it until they are covered. They tend to become more pliable and harsh as time progresses, so maybe some hours later they are the best
@britaeirikr8609
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for all the tips on how and where to try sumac! The compote or nuts with sumac on greek yogurt sounds good. I have been finding yogurt too sour lately. My pallete has changed the harder it has become to cook, and I rely more than I want on takeout that favors... something else. I had no idea what this spice was exactly, but have been using it for years and years when I do cook and not. It tastes like lemony paprika and reminds me of non-spicy, unsalted Tajin or pretty close to unsalted, non-spicy chili powder soaked in lemon jiuce and dried, but better. Like you siggested! It doesn't taste as dusty, but it is astringent for sure. Now that you mention it, it does seem a bit less acidic tasting, so I am glad to know why. Don't ask me why I am willing to buy lots and lots of things, to eat nonetheless, that I have no clue what they are and often not entirely sure how to use them. I just look at it, guess from context clues, smell, and the look of it and it's packaging or location in the store, and just try it. I haven't died yet, but I have never tried to prepare bitter melon or jackfruit despite how interesting they are and I don't forage mushrooms in the forest either just in case I make a mistake. Bitter melon clearly has vegetable herpes, but strangely, sounds unappetizing to me, a confirmed pickle lover. Jackfruit looks like you need to be feeding at least ten people before trying to crack it open with probably a machete, which I don't have, so I may never eat it at home, nor do I hope to convince anyone else to if they haven't. You should have seen the way I opened young coconut like a desperate monkey and her first use of tools, and literally, I did it with a falthead screwdriver and a hammer. I am sure there is a better way, but I didn't have one that would also allow me to save the water. I do have a fairly good sense of smell and have been able to approximate many things without an ingredient list or instruction, and without the internet, so maybe I had a small leg up with unfamiliar ingredients? Idk. I am glad to know more about sumac. I think I did already know the name when I bought it, because the name was given in Roman letters. But other than being reminded of what I recall by name as a very young child as poison sumac, I don't think I had ever ever heard of it. I am recalling now that I did recognize its sometimes use in general Mediterranean cooking as a spice sprinkled on hummus or baba ganoush pretty much exclusively. So now that I remember that, it wasn't that much of a stretch for me to use it like paprika even if I couldn't precisely parse out the taste before experimenting with! They seem similar, but sumac is clearly more flavorful and I want to say it imparts more color to a dish than paprika does. But I also know its use is not entirely ubiquitous! Not every Mediterranean place I ate at would use it, high brow or street fare. I also guess they probably did not all have it on hand, for wherever I was, and that it isn't exactly required for any dish I can recall, similarly to deviled eggs not needing paprika to still be recognized as "deviled" even if it is very often or even classically used. I am not entirely sure about this last little factoid about paprika, but the first part of the example stands. A bare deviled egg is still a deviled egg.
@3d1e00
3 ай бұрын
I find citric acid to be exceptionally good at enhancing loads of things if used carefully. I do sub out the lemon for sumac sometimes though. Good video!
@Cjinglaterra
5 ай бұрын
I've used a little sumac before. Collected smooth sumac off the property, dried it, smashed it up a little in the mortar and pestle, and added it to crock pot dishes. I'm out at this point, but this gives me some more ideas come fall.
@aznamoon1111
2 жыл бұрын
The first time I had sumac was in Istanbul; it was a game changer🥰
@persianparadise5565
Жыл бұрын
As an Iranian we use sumac mostly on Kebabs made with red meat like Koubideh and that's the best use of sumac.
@mysabbaticalyear9077
5 ай бұрын
Thank you sooo much for this wonderful ideas! I just discovered sumac on hummus, but had no idea what to do so much sumac i had to buy for a sprinkle on my hummus. Now i'll be enjoying it on more dishes - roadted potatoes, kompot, roasted nuts... cant wait to try each your suggestions 🍜👏
@shamnahusman6175
2 жыл бұрын
Everyone should be as passionate about life as he is about sumac! Loved the video.
@devinm.6149
4 ай бұрын
I'm interested in starting to use it as it grows fairly abundantly near me.
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