Sumac is a coarsely ground, deep red spice with a clean, lemony sourness, and this 250 g Bodrum bag is the bigger option for households that use it often. The resealable bag is marked as a 100% natural product, so the spice can be kept fresh between uses.
A pinch over sliced onion with parsley is the traditional partner for kebabs and grilled meat, and sumac is just as good on green salad, tomato and cucumber, lahmacun, flatbread and yoghurt, or rubbed into chicken and fish before grilling. For a quick snack, stir it into labneh or yoghurt with olive oil and spread it on warm bread. It is also an essential part of homemade za'atar. Because its tang fades with long cooking, sprinkle it on near the end or at the table.
Press the air out and close the bag after use, and keep it in a cool, dry place out of direct light so the aroma and deep colour last.