Breakfast
Jibn bil zaatar (thyme cheese)
Fresh or strained cheese seasoned with zaatar and drizzled with olive oil, served at breakfast with bread. It's a simple, fragrant classic on tables across the Middle East and the Omani coast.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Spread the fresh cheese over a shallow plate, forming an even circle.
- Salt it very lightly, then make a small well in the center with the back of a spoon.
- Pour the olive oil over the cheese and sprinkle generously with zaatar.
- Add toasted sesame for crunch if you like.
- Slice the tomato and cucumber into rounds and arrange them alongside.
- Serve with the flatbread and olives for dipping.
Variations and tips
Creamier version. Mix the cheese with a little olive oil before spreading it for a smoother texture.
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Original Ecomely recipe.