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Best Sumac Substitutes

Sumac is a tangy spice widely used in Middle Eastern cuisine, but it may not be readily available in some areas. Luckily, there are several flavorful substitutes you can use to achieve a similar taste in your dishes. Here are two of the best sumac substitutes to try in your recipes.
Prep Time3 minutes
Total Time3 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: African, Middle Eastern
Servings: 2 tablespoon
Calories: 3kcal
Author: Val

Ingredients

Instructions

Option 1: Lemon Juice

  • Add one tablespoon of lemon juice for every teaspoon of sumac mentioned in your recipe.

Option 2: Red Wine Vinegar

  • For every teaspoon of sumac required in your recipe, you can use half a teaspoon of red wine vinegar.

Notes

*Nutrition information is calculated for lemon juice only.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.1mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg