Sumac
Sumac is a deep red, tangy spice made from dried sumac berries. It is usually sprinkled on finished food for brightness, color, and a sour-fruity accent.
Identity
Sumac
A tart red spice often used as a finishing sprinkle.
Use sumac when a dish needs a dry, lemony lift without adding liquid. Its flavor is most noticeable when added near the end or sprinkled over the finished food.
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Reference image
Sumac reference image.
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Substitutions
Acceptable
Olive Oil -> Sumac
Any of the following garnishes: drizzle of olive oil or zhoug sauce, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, chopped fresh parsley
The source lists this as an alternative in the same ingredient row.
Source: The Best Hummus