Sumac

Faintly scented and fruity with a tart, astringent taste people usually describe as lemony. Sumac is how Middle Eastern cooking gets acidity into a dry rub or a finished dish without adding liquid.

Ingredients: Ground sumac berries.

Try it on: chicken and lamb, fattoush, hummus, roasted vegetables, rice, yogurt, and eggs. Also the tart note in za'atar.