My Dukkah Recipe Inspiration
I recently contributed this dukkah recipe to Food 52’s Small Batch series. When they first suggested it, I had to look up how to (authentically) make it. It turns out — there’s no one way. The word dukkah literally means “to pound” and it generally consists of hazelnuts, sesame seeds, and a few whole dried spices. To me, this was the perfect opportunity to use up the nuts and spices I had just cleaned out of my pantry shelves. (Specifically, the ones that didn’t fit when I transferred them from little bags to little jars).
Along with the hazelnuts I had been hoarding, I toasted and crushed pistachios, sesame seeds, coriander, dried orange peel, dried cilantro, and dried peppercorns. (Feel free to change up this combination using ingredients you happen to have).
Dukkah Serving Suggestions
It’s a great little spice mix to keep on hand, and it will last for a while at room temperature. I sprinkled it over Greek yogurt and served it with pita chips. It’s a super delicious snack, not to mention a great make-ahead throw-together appetizer. The dukkah would also be delicious sprinkled on salads, avocado toast, beet hummus, red lentil dip, or a cooked protein of your choice. Looking for more dips? Try this cauliflower dip, mango salsa, or tomatillo salsa!
