Purchasing middle-eastern foods in Montreal, QC, Canada?!
Purchasing middle-eastern foods in Montreal, QC, Canada?
Montreal has some of the best international cuisine in the world, and I occasionally go to Lebanese and Iranian restaurants in the area. These restaurants serve two things that are delicious that I would love to get for my home.
First, on the basmati rice, they offer Sumak (or Sumac), which is a brown spice with a lemony taste to it.
Likewise, at the end of the meal, they offer you this really smooth and mellow tea that has no bitter aftertaste. I was told it was "chai" tea, but the only chai tea I have ever tasted was overpowering with the taste of cloves.
Does anyone know a good place to purchase either the Sumak or the tea in the Montreal area?
Or if not, is there a company that offers regional spices like this on a website that delivers to Canada? Thx.
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Answers:
Hi...
Here's a website... u could find Iranian supermarkets here...
http://www.parslists.com/
Also... I could give u some tips on making good tea...
First you have to bring some water to a complete boil... then pour it over some loose tea in a tea-pot...
Cover the tea-pot... put it on low heat for a bit...
Then bring some more water to a complete boil...
And to serve... fill 1/4th of ur cup with the tea u made... and the rest with boiling water...
If you want it to be darker or lighter... u could change the ratio...