oregano, considered by many as one of the most beloved herbs, owes its popularity to its unique flavor and delightful taste, in addition to its versatility.
However, despite the numerous fans of oregano, many are unfamiliar with its story. In this article, we will explore together the story and origin of thyme, its uses, who should avoid using it excessively, and finally, we’ll delve into some delicious recipes where oregano plays a crucial role.
Let’s begin with the story of oregano:
oregano is a type of famous aromatic herb commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in Italian and Greek dishes. It is a perennial plant cultivated in the northern regions of the Mediterranean Sea, renowned for its strong fragrant aroma and unique flavor.
Its history traces back to many ancient civilizations valuing thyme for medicinal treatments as well as a culinary spice. In ancient Greece, thyme was considered a symbol of happiness and good fortune.
Now that we’ve acquainted ourselves with the story of thyme, it’s time to explore more than one delicious way to use it, such as:
- Perfect for salads, adding a unique taste.
- Offers a unique Italian experience when added to pizza or pasta sauces.
- Enhances the flavor of all meat and poultry recipes when added during seasoning.
However, despite thyme’s widespread popularity, some individuals should be cautious about its excessive use, such as those allergic to lip plants or those with liver problems.
Therefore, Abu Auf ensures to offer thyme as part of a wide range of high-quality herbs due to its significant popularity.
Abu Auf’s oregano – 40g
Abu Auf’s high-quality thyme makes all your recipes delicious and filled with the most delightful aromas. It’s a tasty choice for Lebanese, Western, and other cuisines’ recipes.
Now, let’s discover together some of the most delicious recipes that rely on thyme as a key ingredient:
1. Oregano & Crispy Labneh Sandwich :
A delicious choice for fans of Lebanese cuisine or those who enjoy a quick and light breakfast. Let’s explore the ingredients and the preparation method:
Ingredients:
- Arabic bread: 2 loaves
- Labneh: 2 tablespoons
- Eggplant: 2 pieces (pickled with walnuts, ready)
- Cucumber: 1 piece (sliced)
- Tomato: 1 piece (sliced)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Thyme: 1 tablespoon (powder)
Preparation:
- Brush the Arabic bread with olive oil, sprinkle thyme on top, then bake it until crispy.
- On the second bread loaf, add labneh, eggplant, cucumber, tomato, and pickled walnuts.
- Add the toasted thyme bread on top of the labneh sandwich, roll it, and serve immediately.
2. Fried Thyme Rolls:
Enhance your table during gatherings with the most delicious hot appetizers sponsored by Abu Auf’s oregano. Here are the ingredients and preparation method:
Ingredients:
- Flour: 1 kg
- Sesame seeds: 1 cup
- Green thyme: 3 cups (washed and finely chopped)
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Sumac: 1 tablespoon (powder)
- Olive oil: 1 cup
- Yogurt: 2 cups
- White cheese: 1 cup (for filling)
Preparation:
- Mix the flour with sesame seeds, baking powder, salt, and sumac, then gradually add the oil and mix.
- Gradually add the yogurt, kneading until you get a firm dough.
- Add the chopped thyme to the dough and mix well.
- Divide the dough, roll it into circles, then cut the circle into triangles, and put cheese and roll into a roll shape.
- Fry in hot oil until golden brown, then serve hot.
3. Green Thyme and Cheese Pie:
The green thyme and cheese pie is one of the most famous and beloved types of pies among all fans of Lebanese cuisine for its light and delicious taste. It’s a quick choice for breakfast or dinner. Here are the required ingredients and preparation method:
Ingredients:
- Flour: 3 cups
- Milk: 1 cup (liquid)
- Yeast: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Yogurt: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil: 1/4 cup
- Green thyme: 1 cup
- Mozzarella cheese: 1 cup (shredded)
- Nigella seeds: 1 tablespoon
Preparation:
- Put the milk with the yogurt in a pot over medium heat, and let it warm slightly, then add the sugar, yeast, vinegar, and mix the ingredients well until they interact, then remove the pot and set it aside.
- Sift the flour with the salt into a bowl, then add the thyme, cheese, and vegetable oil.
- Pour the milk mixture into the bowl over the cheese and thyme mixture.
- Knead the ingredients well until you get a firm dough.
- Cover the dough and leave it aside for 30 minutes to rest and ferment.
- Prepare a rectangular cake pan, greased with a little oil.
- Shape the dough into a cylinder, then cut it lengthwise into halves without reaching the edges.
- Gather the ends in a braided form, then place it in the prepared pan.
- Cover the pan and leave it aside until the dough ferments again.
- Brush the dough surface with a little olive oil, sprinkle with nigella seeds and mozzarella cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Put the pan in the oven on the middle rack for about 30 minutes until the pie is cooked and the surface is browned, then serve.
4. Thyme and Sesame Toast Bread:
A new, satisfying, and delicious addition for toast lovers. We present to you the thyme and sesame toast bread recipe with an easy preparation method at home:
Ingredients:
- Flour: 500 grams
- Warm water: 1 cup
- Yeast: 1 tablespoon
- Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Dried thyme: 2 tablespoons
- Sesame seeds: 5 tablespoons (toasted)
- Olive oil: 5 tablespoons
Preparation:
- In the electric mixer bowl, place the flour, water, sugar, yeast, and olive oil
- Knead the ingredients well until you get a firm dough, then add the sesame seeds, thyme, and salt, and knead again for about 10 minutes.
- Cover the dough and let it rest and ferment at room temperature.
- Divide the dough into two parts, then shape them into bread molds, and cover them again to ferment.
- Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
- Brush the dough surface with water and olive oil, and sprinkle with a little sesame and thyme.
- Put the pan in the oven for about 30 minutes until the bread is cooked.
- Serve the thyme and sesame toast bread hot.
At the end of our journey with one of the most beloved herbs and spices for all ages (oregano), visit our online store and order it now to enjoy it in more irresistible ways. Not only that, but at Abu Auf, we offer you more than one flavor of high-quality spices, completing your kitchen and enjoying.
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