Sometimes just a pinch of spice is enough to change the taste and aroma of a dish. This is the case of this intensely red powder, which has been known for centuries in the Middle East, giving dishes freshness and a characteristic note. If you want to enrich your cuisine with new flavors and also ensure better digestion, be sure to stock up on sumac, because that’s what we’re talking about.
Sumac fruit can be used to create a spice that has been a favorite in many Middle Eastern cuisines for centuries. Finely ground sumac with an intense red color is the spice it brings slightly sour, lemony aftertaste, while being deep and slightly tart at the same time.
Just a pinch of sumac is enough, to give the dish a completely new flavor note. This is a subtle solution that allows you to maintain balance in your dishes, increasing their freshness. In the Middle East, it is an indispensable ingredient in the kitchen, which is added to salads and used to season meat or fish. In Poland it is still unknown on a daily basis, although it may be present in a small amount.
Especially since, along with its taste, aroma and freshness, it has an interesting composition that promotes, among other things, better digestion. I’m talking about natural organic acids, and also about antioxidants, flavonoids and tannins, that support the protection of cells against oxidative stress. In addition, it contains essential oils, fiber and numerous vitamins and minerals that do a lot of good for the body.
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Sumac not only has an interesting taste, but also a large dose of beneficial effects. In addition to the above-mentioned antioxidant activities, Sumac is an excellent digestive aideven in the case of difficult to digest foods. Tannins and organic acids present in the spice have an astringent and soothing effect, therefore support maintaining balance in the digestive system.
Interestingly, sumac itself is one of the ingredients herbal mixtures, recommended after heavy meals. This spice arouses interest not only because of its taste, but also because of its potential health-promoting properties. So it may be an interesting proposition to diversify flavors in the kitchen and gentle support for the body.
Easily you can buy it in the spice section of the supermarket or in health food stores – stationary and online. Sumac is perfect for many savory dishes. That’s good complement to salads, meat and fish dishes, hummus and dips, as well as numerous marinades. It can also be an interesting addition to rice and groats dishes, and even to bread.
