Living in Montreal, we have the privilege of shopping at a variety of different markets from all over the world, all within a 60km radius. From Lebanon to China to the Caribbean to Russia, there is a little corner for everyone, and every food. It’s truly heavenly for foodies like me – having a chance to discover new foods each time I go to the grocery store. This week, I discovered Markouk (Markook) bread – an unleavened wheaty delight. (Available at Adonis for all of you Montrealers!) It’s perfect for wrapping sandwiches, or eaten on it’s own with nothing but honey & labneh. Alternatively called Shrak, this flatbread is similar to an extremely thin whole wheat pita, and popular throughout the Middle East.
I rarely have labneh on hand, but I do always keep some Balkan yogurt around. Inspired by za’atar pitas (my favourite way to eat bread!), I decided to put together a sumac-laced yogurt spread. Tossed together some mushrooms and chickpeas, and within 20 minutes, I had myself a fantastic dinner bursting with colour and flavour.
Savoury Yogurt Spread with Sumac & Dill
an original recipe by allison sklar
ingredients
1 cup greek or full-fat Balkan yogurt
1/2 tbsp sumac
2 tsp paprika
2 tsp dehydrated onion
1 tsp dill seed (or 3 tsp chopped fresh dill)
