Dukkah (Arbaic دق /duk/ "to knock or pound") is a mixture of nuts and spices which are pounded.
Makes 2 cups
- pita bread
- fresh vegetables
- grilled meats
- topping for breadsticks
- etc. see pictures for examples
1/2 cup (100 g) chopped organic almonds
1/2 cup (100 g) chopped organic pecans, pistachios or other nuts
1 1/2 cup (300 g) sesame seeds
1/2 cup (100 g) each: whole coriander seeds and ground coriander
1 Tbs. (15 g) cumin
1/2 tsp. (1,2 g) black pepper
optional: 1 tsp. (5 g) chili powder
1. In a large skillet on medium heat, toast the almonds and pecans until fragrant, about 8-10 minutes.
2. Remove and put on baking sheet to cool.
3. In the same skillet, toast the sesame seeds until light golden brown, stilling occasionally about 8-10 minutes.
4. Pour them into a bowl to cool.
5. Toast the whole coriander seeds in the same skillet until they begin to pop.
6. Remove from the heat and cool.
7. Crush the cooled nuts in a coffee grinder and pour into a bowl.
8. Crush the sesame seeds and whole coriander seed.
9. Add to the nuts.
10. Add the cumin, ground coriander, pepper, and optionals chili powder. Mix well.
11. Store in the refrigerator.
hard boiled eggs, dipped in dukkah
or
French fried potatoes, sprinkled with dukkah
