Mastic Gum Recipe
Greek · Condiment · 10 min total
Mastic gum is a resin with a unique piney, slightly sweet flavor, often used in Greek and Middle Eastern cooking. This recipe shows how to prepare it as a flavoring for desserts and drinks.
5
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
10
servings
servings
5
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon mastic gum tears
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to prevent sticking)
Instructions
- Place the mastic gum tears in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder.
- Add the sugar if using, which helps prevent the resin from sticking.
- Grind to a fine powder. If using a mortar, start with a gentle pounding to break the tears, then grind in a circular motion.
- Sift the powder through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any large pieces.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 6 months.
Tips
- Use ground mastic gum to flavor ice cream, custards, cakes, or Greek coffee.
- To dissolve mastic in liquid, first grind with sugar, then mix with a small amount of warm liquid before adding to the rest.
- Mastic gum can be chewed as a natural breath freshener.
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