Dukkah
Course: DinnerCuisine: MediterraneanDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
5
minutesAs you all know we LOVE Mediterranean food. I love this garnish as I use it all the time. It is great on grilled meats, in yogurt as a dip or marinade or sprinkles on vegetables even on ice cream with a drizzle of olive oil. It adds such a depth of flavor as well as texture. I love foods that have different flavors and textures. You can’t go wrong. Mix it up. I love nuts so i get creative using different nuts. This is also great sprinkled on pasta. It goes on everything.
Ingredients
1/2 cup hazelnuts
3 tablespoons almonds
4 Tablespoons white sesame seeds
3 Tablespoons shelled pistachios
1 Tablespoon ground fennel
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt
Directions
- Place the hazelnuts and almonds in a dry cast iron pan and toast briefly over medium high heat- tossing regularly so they toast evenly. You want them to change color but not burn. Transfer to a dish and set aside.
- Place the sesame seeds in the same pan and toast over medium heat. Keep the pan moving so they don’t burn, they should turn golden in color.
- Add the sesame seeds and nuts to the bowl of a food processor and add the pistachios, fennel seeds, spices, and a generous pinch of Kosher salt. Pulse for a few seconds until you reach a good coarse consistency. Do not over process. You want it to have texture.
- Transfer to a jar and keep it in an air tight container (for up to two weeks) or add olive oil to it and dip bread into it or use it for a marinade for fish or meat. Even slices of eggplant it adds so much flavor.
