Made from crushed, ground red sumac berries, which have a tart, sharp lemon-like flavor. It is used as a seasoning on rice, marinades and meat rubs. Ground sumac is great to use for flavoring soup, meat, vegetables and legumes, lentils, white beans, and chickpeas.
Sumac is a ground seed that has a sour, tart and salty taste. It is used as a seasoning on rice, marinades and rubs for meat and poultry in Persian cuisine.