Sumac (Grd) 45g
Description
Other Common Names: Elm Leaved Sumac, Sicilian Sumac, Sumach, Sumak. Botanical Name: (Rhus coriaria) Description & Use: Do not attempt to identify and gather Sumac yourself, as there are many varieties of the Rhus family that are poisonous and can create severe allergic reactions in some individuals. Sumac of culinary use comes from a tree that grows in the Middle East. It is the outer flesh of the berry that is harvested when crimson. Sumac has a delicious, fruity, lemon-like tangyness. Sprinkle over salads, particularly avocado and tomato, and use to season white meats during cooking. Sumac forms a tasty crust when coated onto lamb joints before cooking. SLOW ROASTED ROMA TOMATOES 12 Roma (egg-shaped) tomatoes, fully ripe a sprinkling of salt, caster sugar and freshly-ground Herbie's Spices black pepper 1-2 tablespoons Herbie's Spices Sumac 2 tablespoons olive oil Halve the tomatoes lengthwise and place cut side up in a baking tray. Sprinkle with salt, caster sugar and pepper, then cover with a good sprinkling of Sumac. Drizzle the oil over the tomatoes, and roast at 100 degrees C for 4 hours. These can be served hot or at room temperature as cocktail finger foods or part of a salad.About Herbies
What is Herbies? Herbie's Spices fills a need in the community of cooks and food lovers for one central place to access all those hard-to-find herbs and spices. They also stock the easy-to-find ones, of the freshest and best quality, so that you can stock up on all your spices and herbs in one stop. The blends and spice mixes made at Herbie's Spices contain no fillers, starches, MSG, free-flow agents or additives of any kind, so you know they will be rich in flavour and quality. Using his vast knowledge and experience for your benefit, Herbie has the widest possible range of top quality dried herbs, spices and blends to meet your every need. Herbie's also publishes a newsletter every couple of months, full of handy information about all things spicy. You can email us if you'd like to receive it, although it is also available online. This month's issue is here. You'll also find spice-related books, nutmeg and pepper mills, pestles and mortars, spiced trivets, and lots of other spicy goodies to buy for yourself or for a gift. Who is Herbie? Herbie has long been the nickname of Ian Hemphill, one of Australia's foremost culinary herb and spice experts. Herbie spent his childhood surrounded by herbs and spices, when his parents, John and Rosemary Hemphill, were pioneering the herb and spice scene in the 1950s. Thirty years of working in the industry, including face-to-face lectures to groups from the general public, industrial brokering, manufacturing and marketing, has made Herbie a well-respected and popular figure amongst his peers, in Australia and overseas. He now enjoys sharing his extensive experience and knowledge with his customers at Herbie's Spices.