2 Sumac

Made from the dried fruit of a sumac tree, this reddish-purple spice adds a tart hit of acidity and a delicate berry flavour to a wide range of dishes. Popular in Middle Eastern cooking, it’s delicious sprinkled on tomato or cucumber salads, swirled into yogurt sauce, or rubbed into kebabs before grilling. Sumac is also a key ingredient in za’atar, the Middle Eastern spice blend. PC Black Label Sumac, 80 g, $5.49, loblaws.ca