In Egypt each family and vendor has their own special recipe blend, however the common ingredients include ground nuts such as hazelnuts or pistachios, sesame seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and salt. Dukkah is from the Arabic word ‘to pound’ and after being toasted, the ingredients are pounded together with a mortar and pestle to release the flavor and create coarse crumbs.
Dukkah is delicious with many dishes so feel free to get creative with its uses. As a start, try it:
A handmade jar of Dukkah will even make a lovely gift around the holidays, or as thanks to a host.
Making your own Dukkah takes nearly no time at all and with whole fresh ingredients you will be treated to a flavor far superior to a store bought version. Find whole spices and roast them right before you need them, adapt the quantities to your taste, and enjoy serving good wholesome food, inspired from afar, to your friends and family.
Put out a small bowl of Dukkah with fresh-baked bread and olive oil next time you have guests over and we bet it will disappear in no time!
This aromatic spice blend is made with pistachios, seeds and spices. Use as a dip or garnish to add something special to your favorite dishes like hummus, bread and olive oil, roast veggies, avocado toast, eggs, and more.
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