Grilled Ciabatta with Za'atar

By akselden

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp. sesame seeds
• 2 tsp. za' atar*
• 1 six-inch-long chunk flat Italian-style bread such as ciabatta or pugliese
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 1 small ripe tomato, halved (optional)
• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• Sea salt

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. Prepare a medium-hot charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill.

2. Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over moderate heat until fragrant and golden. Cool, then mix with za'atar.

3. Cut the bread in half horizontally. Grill both halves, cut-side down, until nicely browned. Rub the toasted sides with the cut clove of garlic. If using the tomato, hold each tomato half cut side down and rub vigorously into the bread until only the tomato skins remain; discard the skins. Brush the surface of each toast liberally with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the za'atar mixture, using it all. Season with salt. With a serrated knife, cut each half into three or four wide fingers. Serve immediately with hummus and olives.