Dukkah is an Egyptian condiment or dip that is made from a mixture of ground nuts, seeds, spices, and herbs. It is typically served with bread, vegetables, or meat. Dukkah can be made with a variety of different ingredients, but some of the most common include hazelnuts, almonds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and sesame seeds. The nuts and seeds are typically roasted before being ground into a powder. The spices and herbs are then added to the powder and mixed until well combined. Dukkah can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
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DUKKAH/DUQQA (PRONOUNCED DOO-KAH)
Dukkah is an Egyptian specialty that is not strictly speaking a spice blend, but rather a blend of roasted nuts seasoned with spices. It is typically used as a dip with bread or fresh vegetables, and eaten as an Hors D'Oeuvre. It can also be used as a side dish to the main course of a meal. Dukkah makes a crunchy coating for chicken or fish when put on before pan-frying. You can use macadamia & almonds or hazelnuts & or almonds.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the almonds on a baking sheet, and bake for about 5 minutes, or until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds until light golden brown. Pour into a medium bowl as soon as they are done so they will not continue toasting. In the same skillet, toast the coriander and cumin seeds while shaking the pan or stirring occasionally until they begin to pop. Transfer to a food processor. Process until finely ground, then pour into the bowl with the sesame seeds. Place the cooled almonds into the food processor, and process until finely ground. Stir into the bowl with the spices. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- To serve:.
- Place Dukkah in bowl and dip bread first in olive oil or avocado oil and then Dukkah.
DUKKAH (EGYPTIAN SEASONING BLEND)
With its combination of nuts, seeds, spices and herbs, Dukkah is a unique and incredibly delicious Egyptian seasoning blend. Enjoy it as a dip for your bread or veggies, as a coating for meat and poultry, and sprinkled over your hummus, salads, sandwiches, and more!
Provided by Kimberly Killebrew
Categories condiment Seasoning Blend
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lay the nuts out single layer on a lined baking sheet. Roast them for 8-10 minutes until they have darkened in color and smell very nutty. Be careful not to roast them for too long or they will turn bitter. Remove from the oven and let the cool completely.
- Heat a dry pan over medium heat and place the remaining ingredients in it except for the mint and salt.Roast the spices and seeds for a few minutes until they have slightly deepened in color and are very fragrant. Be careful not to let them scorch or they will become bitter.Transfer to a bowl and let them cool completely.
- Place the cooled nuts, the cooled spices and seeds, the mint and salt in a blender or food processor.Pulse until the mixture is ground with lots of tiny coarse bits throughout. It should not be ground into a powder.Transfer the mixture to an airtight jar and, for the longest shelf-life, store it in the fridge where it will keep for up to 3 weeks.Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 tablespooon, Calories 45 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 88 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g
DUQQA
Duqqa or dukkah is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds, and spices and enjoyed as a starter or snack to dip with bread or fresh veggies. It's so deliciously addictive that you will find yourself inventing many other uses for it! Store in a cool dark place.
Provided by leila
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Egyptian
Time 17m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Spread 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hazelnuts out on a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until lightly browned and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Combine sesame seeds, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds in a pan over medium heat and toast until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine toasted hazelnuts, toasted sesame seed mixture, dried mint, salt, and za'atar in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until evenly ground.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 702.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
DUKKAH
Dukkah (pronounced 'do -kah') is an Egyptian blend of coarsely ground nuts and spices. Use it in Recipe#304556 or by dipping bread in extra virgin olive oil then into the dukkah. Or use dukkah as a crust or breading for foods like lamb, shrimp, fish or chicken. Sprinkle over salads, pasta dishes, or scrambled eggs. Think it might be good on roasted carrot soup. This recipe came from The Culinary Chase Blog. The timing does not include the cool downs after each roasting nor the shelling of the nuts.
Provided by WiGal
Categories Egyptian
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200c (or 390 degrees F?) -- oven is only for the pistachios and macadamia nuts.
- Dry roast all spices INDIVIDUALLY until fragrant; don't burn.
- Quickly pan fry (dry pan) sesames, stir and then remove.
- Add coriander and cumin together and dry roast until fragrant.
- Roast macadamia nuts and pistachios in oven until golden brown, 200c (or 390 degrees F?) for about 5 minutes (let everything cool before processing or it will turn into paste).
- Place only the spices in a spice grinder, food processor or pound with mortar and pestle.
- Grind to a coarse or fine consistency depending upon your preferences. Remove from processor and place in a bowl.
- When nuts are cooled, place in the food processor and process until fine.
- Combine spices and nuts with sea salt and pepper to taste.
- Store in an airtight container preferably in the the fridge.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Toast the nuts and seeds before using them to enhance their flavor.
- Grind the nuts and seeds to a fine powder, but not too fine, or they will become oily.
- Add the spices and herbs to the nut and seed mixture and mix well.
- Store dukkah in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
- Serve dukkah with bread, crackers, vegetables, or meat.
Conclusion:
Dukkah is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of ways. It is a great way to add flavor to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or simple salads and dips. Dukkah can also be used as a breading for fish or chicken, or as a topping for pizza or pasta. With its unique flavor and versatility, dukkah is a great addition to any kitchen.
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