Sumac are dark red berries from a brush that grows wild throughout the Middle East.
This ground powder has a
pleasantly fruity, astringent taste that compliments everything from fish to meat to vegetables.
region: USA
Tumeric or Turmeric is the root of a plant related to ginger. It has a bitter pungent flavor and an intense yellow-orange color.
It is very popular in East Indian cooking and is almost always used in Curry preparations.