Dukkah

Dukkah means “to crush” in Arabic — fitting for this Egyptian blend of toasted nuts, seeds, and spices that’s as versatile as it is addictive.

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Servings cups

Calories 828 kcal

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
1 cup sesame seeds
2 Tablespoons coriander seeds
2 Tablespoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal Kosher salt, or 1/2 teaspoon Mortonsws Kosher salt

Instructions

Toast the hazelnuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes, until fragrant. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid (like Tupperware), seal, and shake vigorously to loosen the skins. Remove and discard skins; set nuts aside to cool.
Toast the pistachios: Place pistachios on the same baking sheet and toast for about 5 minutes, just until lightly golden and aromatic. Set aside to cool.
Toast the seeds: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until light golden brown, stirring often. Transfer immediately to a bowl so they don’t continue to brown. In the same skillet, toast the coriander and cumin seeds, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant and the seeds begin to pop.
Grind and mix: Transfer the coriander and cumin to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Pour into the bowl with sesame seeds. Add cooled hazelnuts and pistachios to the processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs — you want texture, not nut butter. Add the nut mixture to the bowl with the ground spices, sprinkle in the salt, and stir well to combine.
Store: Transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag and store in the freezer. Keeps well for several months.

Notes

Shaking the hazelnuts in a sealed container is cleaner and easier than rubbing them in a towel.

Hazelnuts are often sold already skinned, which makes the first step even easier — just toast them lightly before proceeding.
Freezing keeps the nuts fresh and the flavours bright.

Nutrition

Calories: 828kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 26gFat: 72gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 23gMonounsaturated Fat: 37gSodium: 1183mgPotassium: 1041mgFiber: 18gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 217IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 890mgIron: 18mg