{"id":4569,"date":"2016-09-01T15:25:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-01T19:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/?p=4569"},"modified":"2021-10-22T06:18:51","modified_gmt":"2021-10-22T10:18:51","slug":"sumac-flavorful-herb-you-need-to-add-to-your-spice-arsenal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thatorganicmom.com\/sumac-flavorful-herb-you-need-to-add-to-your-spice-arsenal\/","title":{"rendered":"Sumac: Flavorful Herb You NEED to add to your Spice Arsenal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When I say sumac, do you think about something that causes a rash? That\u2019s what I always thought of until I explored a spice shop back on one of our One Tank Road Trips<\/a>. Now I am so happy that I discovered Sumac because it has so many uses AND here's the kicker its SO good for you. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The edible variety of Sumac is called Staghorn Sumac<\/strong>.  Poison sumac has white berries and Staghorn sumac has red berries that last from spring through the summer.  To see the difference between poison and staghorn sumac check out this post and video<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sumac is considered a Mediterranean spice. It is used in Za\u2019atar<\/a> which is various herbs and spices like thyme.\u00a0<\/span>Sumac is an essential in the Turkish pantry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sumac<\/span><\/a> is a delightful citrusy spice<\/em> that adds an intense flavor in a way similar to salt because it doesn\u2019t cover or mask the flavor of the foods you put it on, rather it <\/span>enhances<\/span><\/i> the flavor. It is a dried flower that adds an earthy yet lemony tart pop of flavor to your dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to adding flavor to dishes Sumac boasts an ORAC rating over 1500 (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity is basically a unit of measure for antioxidants… the higher the better). This powerful spice is actually used in many cultures for it's incredible healing properties. It is said to be anti-aging, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal and anti-microbial. While I love to use Turmeric<\/a> for it's health properties, Sumac is now going to be part of my arsenal as well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are some dishes in which I have used the spice sumac:<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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