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How to Make Dukkah

March 11, 2014 by Tash 14 Comments

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How to make Dukkah at home.

The first time I came across Dukkah was in San Francisco during a layover to Tokyo. I’d spent 3 days wandering the city trying out one café after another until I came across a  local tea shop quite by accident. This was where I spent the last rainy afternoon before flying off to Asia; curled up in big European style chairs, a steaming pot of tea nearby and a tray of toasted bread with a dish of Dukkah and olive oil.

The girl behind the counter had been gushing about it since I’d ducked into the door way to escape the sudden downpour outside just an hour before. The tiny bells on the door handle had chimed across the cozy little room, the strong smell of brewing Earl Grey in the air. I knew I liked this place from the start.

I took a seat near the window in a big squashy chair, glad to be out of the rain. The girl behind the counter came over to greet me and asked if I needed anything. I said “surprise me! I’m up for anything” and within a few minutes, it was Dukkah that came to rest on the plate before me.

From what the girl said, Dukkah is an Egyptian spice blend made with toasted nuts, seeds and spices that is normally eaten with bread and oil or over roasted meats. One of my coworkers is Egyptian and she often reminisces about walking the Nile eating fresh baked bread with Dukkah and olive oil from the scores of local vendors. She claims that it’s the best thing ever, and I have to agree.

The rich flavor of toasted nuts and spices is so delicious that I can easily see myself putting it on everything! I remember scribbling the ingredients in a little notebook and pocketing it and the memory of this little tea shop within my coat before heading back to the hotel forgotten until quite recently. You see, I’m getting ready to move to a new apt and was going through my things and what did I find but this little forgotten notebook!

If you haven’t tried Dukkah yet, you need to. Period. Because let’s face it, it’s sort of amazing. Mix it into butter, oil, and dressings. Encrust your meats with it. Try it on fresh fruit or over eggs. It’s darn good, I promise.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

How to Make Egyptian Dukkah

1 cup of hazelnuts
½ cup sesame seeds
2 TB ground coriander
2 TB ground cumin
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp of sea salt

Loving Preparation – Dukkah

Separately toast the hazelnuts and sesame seeds until fragrant
Toast the spices very carefully in a skillet until fragrant
Let everything cool completely
Toss all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until the mixture becomes a course powder

Store in a mason jar, label, and keep in a cool dark place
Put it on everything

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For more wonderful spice blends you can make at home, check out this article:

Egyptian Spice Mix- Dukkah

Learn how to make your own Earl Grey tea here.

How to Make Dukkah - Enjoy this amazing nutty seasoning on meats, veggies, and salads to spruce up every meal!
 

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Tash Penman, Founder of Holistic Health Herbalist, has a background in herbal and essential oil studies at The Herbal Academy and Aromahead Institute. Holistichealthherbalist.com is a culmination of her passion and research regarding how herbal remedies can support our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Read More…

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  1. susan says

    December 1, 2016 at 4:28 pm

    Is that a 1/2 Cup of sesame seeds?

    Reply
    • Tash says

      December 2, 2016 at 12:50 pm

      Hi Susan!

      Yes it is! I just fixed it, thank you!

      Reply
      • Susan says

        December 4, 2016 at 8:12 am

        So I thought I would make a small batch to see if I like it, before making it as Christmas gifts and….I may just keep it for myself! YUM! I tried the dipped bread in olive oil then the Dukkah…. Thanks for a wonderful recipe 🙂

        Reply
        • Tash says

          December 5, 2016 at 12:32 pm

          Haha! Love it! So happy you liked it! <3

          Reply
  2. Elaina Newton says

    November 13, 2015 at 10:02 am

    Never heard of Dukkah before – it sounds wonderful! I love the story of how you’re were introduced to it. Makes me want to go back to SF ASAP. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Megan Stevens says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    I love dukkah and your recipe! This looks tremendous!

    Reply
    • Tash says

      November 12, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      Thanks Megan! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Renee Kohley says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    This is new to me but I am totally into it! I bet that is delicious!

    Reply
    • Tash says

      November 12, 2015 at 4:51 pm

      It really really is!

      Reply
  5. linda spiker says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    What a beautiful recipe! I have never heard of Dukkah before. You learn something new everyday!

    Reply
  6. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:11 pm

    Very cool! I have never made Dukkah before and have always wondered what ingredients were in it.

    Reply
  7. Lindsey Dietz says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Now, this is something I’ve NEVER heard of! Looks delish!

    Reply
    • Tash says

      November 12, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      It’s so good! You must try it 🙂

      Reply
  8. The Food Hunter says

    November 12, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    this I definitely have to try!

    Reply

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