Ozi Lala - Sumac

A native of Levant, Chef Ozi devises authentic flavours of the region and transforms them into urban feasts in his food truck Ozi Lala, offering a variety of high-quality fresh and colourful street food at the local markets, food and music festivals.

 The ancient spice sumac made from ruby-coloured berries that are ground into beautiful flakes that burst with colour and flavour

An excellent substitute for lemon or vinegar and it is great to use by sprinkling on salads, kebabs, fish or chicken and even bread.  It can be mixed into marinades and encrusts lamb chops. Sumac is one of the main components in the spice mix za’atar, and is used as a topping on fattoush salad, and makes a nice topping on dips like hummus.

Sumac is definitely the secret ingredient in endless Middle Eastern mezze, salads, rice dishes and stews.