Sumac-Pickled Onions

Ingredients

1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into half- moons

1½ tsp sumac

2 tbsp lemon juice

⅛ tsp salt

Makes ½ cup • Sumac is a crushed berry with a vibrant garnet hue and an acidic flavor similar to lemon. It grows across the Middle East and around the world, and it adds drama to dishes both in terms of color and flavor.

Sumac pairs particularly well with on- ions; the combination of the two creates a cooling condiment that's a great substi- tute for dairy. You'll see these pop up in

Yotam's recipe for Smacked Cucumber

Salad With Sumac-Pickled Onions (see page 41), but try them on roasted chicken, kebabs, or rice dishes, too.

Directions

Add all ingredients to a small bowl and toss well to combine.

Allow to soften and pickle for at least 20 minutes before serving, or transfer to a sealed airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 3 days.