Dukkah

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This is an Egyptian blend of nuts and spices that is awesome with pita and

oil. Dip the bread into a little olive oil, then the dukkah. There are a

number of different recipes out there, but this is my favorite because it

contains my favorite nuts, pistachios and almonds. Can also be made with

hazelnuts, pine nuts, sunflower seeds (minus the shell of course), peanuts,

or macadamias.

 

1 cup shelled pistachios

1 cup almonds

1 tablespoon whole coriander

1 tablespoon whole cumin seeds

1/4 to 3/4 cup sesame seeds (I toss in what I have on hand)

1/4 teaspoon salt

Freshly ground black pepper to taste, optional

1 tablespoon Fennel seeds can also be added, which I like but the husband

person does not.

 

 

 

Toast the pistachios and almonds at 350 for about 10 minutes, stirring

frequently to prevent burning. Remove from oven and toast the whole

coriander, cumin and sesame seeds in the same way. (or toast them in a wok,

flipping and stirring them). Let eveything cool, then grind in food

processor using quick bursts. Do not overprocess or you will end up with nut

butter. You are going for a crumb texture. If you do not have/want/use a

food processor, a mortar and pestle works just fine.

 

To serve, either dip fresh bread (a nice,crusty French, Italian, Turkish, or

Artesian loaf is nice), into olive oil then the Dukkah or lightly coat pita

with olive oil, sprinkle Dukkah on and toast in oven. Also good over pasta,

cooked grains, salads or veggies. Can be addictive, IMO.

 

There are many recipes for Dukkah online, this is just one I like. Not sure

how traditional it is, as I've never been to Egypt. Play with the

ingredients tll you have it as you want. Jeanne in GA

 

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