Sumac is an acidic spice that is used in Muslim and Jewish cuisines. It successfully replaces lemon and vinegar and gives dishes a ruby hue. Sumac is widely used in salads, meat and fish dishes. It goes well with legumes, poultry, vegetables, cereals. It is an indispensable spice for marinate, stewing, creating sauces, dressings, and is used in preservation. Sumac spice is good for cooking kebab and barbecue – meat is first sprinkled with spice or soaked in a sumac marinade before the preparation.