A traditional Egyptian spice mix featuring roasted nuts and seeds, perfect as a dip or seasoning.
Yield: 4
Materials
Nuts and Seeds
- 160 g hazelnuts 2/3 cup
- 320 g sesame seeds 2 cups
Spices
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Spread 2/3 cup (160g) hazelnuts on an oven tray and roast for 3-5 minutes until roasted. Rub off skins between towels.
- At the same time, roast 2 cups (320g) sesame seeds till golden, as well as 2 teaspoons each of coriander and cumin seeds until aromatic.
- Note: All ingredients can be placed in separate areas on the oven tray till cooked.
Blending
- Cool the roasted nuts and seeds.
- Blend hazelnuts until fine, then add sesame seeds, coriander, cumin, and 2 teaspoons of ground black pepper. Mix well.
Notes
Dukkah can be used as a dip with olive oil and bread, or as a seasoning for meats and vegetables.
A traditional Egyptian spice mix featuring roasted nuts and seeds, perfect as a dip or seasoning.
Notes: Dukkah can be used as a dip with olive oil and bread, or as a seasoning for meats and vegetables.