Good place to buy za'atar?

Question

Where in Marin County, California can you buy the middle eastern food, za'atar? Please only answer if you know a store in this area. Thanks.

Answer 1

There are lots of places in nearby SF, not sure about Marin County.

But here's a good recipe, it's easy to make at home.

ZA'ATAR:

Ingredients

1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds

1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds

1 cup sesame seeds

1 cup small dried chickpeas (see Tips, below)

2 tablespoons dried thyme

1 tablespoon salt

1/4 cup nigella seeds (onion seeds)

Method:

In medium bowl, combine chickpeas and enough hot water to cover. Soak 1 hour. Drain and set aside.

In heavy, dry skillet over moderate heat, combine cumin, coriander, and 1/2 cup sesame seeds. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and a shade or two darker, 3 to 4 minutes.

In large bowl, combine toasted spices, chickpeas, thyme, and salt. In spice grinder or clean coffee grinder, finely grind mixture (in batches if necessary). Return to bowl and set aside.

In a heavy, dry skillet over moderate heat, combine remaining 1/2 cup sesame seeds and nigella. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and a shade or two darker, 3 to 4 minutes. Add to other spices in bowl and toss to combine.

To serve, dust over cooked eggs (hard-boiled or soft-boiled, scrambled or fried), mix into soft cheese or yogurt, or drizzle olive oil on pita bread and sprinkle with mixture.

Stored in the refrigerator in clean, tightly sealed jar, mixture will keep up to 6 months.

TIPS:

• Small chickpeas, also called kala chana (India), are smaller, darker, and bumpier than regular garbanzo beans. They are available at Middle Eastern markets and at www.kalustyans.com.

• Nigella, also called onion seed or habit al-baraka, is a fine, black seed that has an attractive smell when ground.

• Though pre-grinding is more convenient, for the freshest flavor, toast and mix the ingredients, store in a tightly covered jar, and grind just before using.

Answer 2

its wild oregano

if u ask for that youll find it

if u have a middle eastern store by your neighborhood  you'll find it there

or a middle eastern resturant and  they'll tell u where you can get it