You can buy it, but it\u2019s easy to make your own and freshly toasted nuts and seeds taste better. It is also great fun to experiment with different ingredients.<\/p>\n
Dukkah can be sprinkled over roasted vegetables, pasta, feta cheese, peaches and asparagus. It\u00a0is also often used as a crust for lamb, chicken, and fish.<\/p>
BASIC INGREDIENTS
\nNuts \u2013 hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, cashews, pine nuts, macadamia nuts
\nSesame seeds
\nCoriander
\nCumin<\/p>\n
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS
\nDried marjoram, mint or thyme
\nDried lemon zest
\nRed chili flakes or chili powder
\nFreshly ground or whole peppercorns
\nOther seeds and spices of your choice
\nSugar
\nSalt<\/p>
DUKKAH (BASIC RECIPE)
\nMakes 2 1\/4 cups<\/p>\n
1 cup nuts
\n1\/2 cup sesame seeds
\n1\/2 cup coriander seeds
\n1\/4 cup cumin seeds
\n1 teaspoon sea salt
\nBlack pepper<\/p>\n
METHOD<\/p>\n
Toast the nuts and seeds in separate batches. Let them cool completely.<\/p>\n
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse. The mixture may be fine or coarse, depending on personal preference, but be sure it is dry and crumbly. Over-mixing will turn it into a paste. You can also use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.<\/p>\n
Store in an airtight container in the fridge.<\/p>\n