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Dukkah

Dukkah is a blend of roasted spices, seeds and dried fruits, coming from Egypt and popular in the Middle East, Ethiopia, Australia and New Zealand.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 1 (12 oz.) jar
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Egyptian , North African

Ingredients

  • 1½ cup Chopped hazelnuts
  • ¾ cup sesame seeds
  • 4 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 4 tablespoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon fleur de sel
  • 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds optional
Equipment
  • Coffee grinder

Instructions

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  1. Place a dry pan on high heat and toast the hazelnuts, stirring constantly. Once golden, take them out of the pan and set them aside in a bowl.
  2. Do the same thing with the sesame seeds while stirring well. Please note that they should not burn.
  3. Do the same thing with coriander, cumin and sunflower seeds.
  4. Coarsely mix all the roasted ingredients in a coffee grinder or using a mortar and pestle.
  5. Add the fleur de sel, and black pepper then mix or pound the mixture but not too finely in order to keep some crunchiness. Finally, add the smoked paprika.
  6. Add the dukkah in a glass jar and close tightly with a lid.
  7. Store it in a cool place, away from light and humidity, or even in the refrigerator.