Do Turkish people eat Zaatar?

It's a local food/spice and not known nationwide. It is used largely in south eastern of Turkey especially in Hatay (Antioch). My cat is named Zahter and many people in my hometown in Western Turkey ask about it as they have never even heard it before. No cat post is complete without a picture, so here she is:. read more

Sure, Turkish people eat a lot of stuff. Turkish cuisine is very rich, almost every city has its own unique dish. People eat different kinds of food in different regions. I believe Southeastern Turks eat it. However I live in Izmir(west) and never seen or tasted zaatar, it's not common here. read more

Turkish Bread Chewy like dense cotton candy Turkish bread is served at every meal with a side of butter. Sold for about 30 cents a loaf, the bread is always fresh and plentiful. read more

In much of the Middle East, za'atar recipes are closely guarded secrets, and there are also substantial regional variations. In Jordan, the za'atar is particularly heavy on the sumac, so it looks red. read more

Jordanian or Syrian zaatar will not taste the same as Lebanese zaatar, for instance. Some varieties are called green. When you buy it in a bag, it is supposed to be ready. read more