Egyptian Dukkah Nut and Spice Blend
A crunchy Egyptian condiment of toasted hazelnuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin, served alongside good olive oil and bread for dipping. Keeps in an airtight jar for up to two weeks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw hazelnuts (or blanched almonds)
- 6 tbsp white sesame seeds
- 4 tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
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1
Toast 1 cup raw hazelnuts (or blanched almonds) in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and fragrant. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel and rub vigorously to remove most of the skins. Let cool completely.
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2
In the same skillet over medium heat, toast 4 tbsp coriander seeds and 2 tbsp cumin seeds together, stirring constantly, for 1 to 2 minutes until very fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
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3
Add 6 tbsp white sesame seeds to the dry skillet and toast over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, swirling the pan, until light golden. Watch carefully — they burn quickly. Transfer to the plate with the spices.
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4
Place the cooled hazelnuts in a food processor and pulse 3 to 4 times until roughly chopped but not a paste. Add the toasted spices, 2 tsp black peppercorns, and sesame seeds. Pulse 2 to 3 more times until the mixture is a coarse, crumbly blend. Alternatively, chop by hand and grind spices in a mortar and pestle.
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5
Stir in 1 tsp flaky sea salt. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve by dipping bread into olive oil, then pressing into the dukkah.