Dukkah

Name: Dukkah
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 1 cup raw hazelnuts; 1/2 cup white sesame seeds; 1/4 cup whole coriander seeds; 2 tbsp whole cumin seeds; 1 tsp whole black peppercorns; 1 tsp fine sea salt

A fragrant Egyptian condiment of toasted nuts, seeds, and warm spices coarsely ground together. Excellent served with crusty bread and olive oil for dipping.

20 minEasyServes 1280 cal/serving

EgyptianAppetizerStovetop and BlenderVeganVegetarianMediterraneanLow CarbKetoPaleoHigh FiberHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumLow-SugarPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 cup raw hazelnuts
1/2 cup white sesame seeds
1/4 cup whole coriander seeds
2 tbsp whole cumin seeds
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Toast 1 cup raw hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, then rub off loose skins and cool.
2

In the same skillet, toast 1/4 cup whole coriander seeds, 2 tbsp whole cumin seeds, and 1 tsp whole black peppercorns until warm and aromatic.
3

Toast 1/2 cup white sesame seeds separately in the skillet until golden brown.
4

Combine the spices, 1 cup raw hazelnuts, 1/2 cup white sesame seeds, and 1 tsp fine sea salt in a food processor or mortar.
5

Pulse until coarsely ground, taking care not to create a paste.

Questions

How long does Dukkah keep?

Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

Can I halve or double Dukkah?

Yes. As written it serves 12. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

Serve it with

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