Sumac 50 grams art 441

Sumac (also called sumac) is a spice made from the berries of a shrub of the Sumacaceae family, which have been dried and ground. The spice has a deep red color and a sour taste, which is why the shrub is also called the “vinegar tree.” Due to its acidity, it is used instead of lemon juice or vinegar, after soaking the spice. Therefore, it is perfect for marinades.

Sumac is an excellent natural dye. It is very good to cook meat using sumac because... it will give a beautiful red color to the cooked meat.

An indicator of the quality of sumac is its color. The richer it is, the better. It is recommended to store with a tightly closed lid and in a cool place. If you see that the color of the spice has become less saturated and bright, then most likely its shelf life is already coming to an end.

Chefs are very familiar with this seasoning. They mix sumac with ginger, thyme, nutmeg, saffron or thyme to give their masterpieces a slight sourness.