Egyptian Dukka Dip Recipes

EGYPTIAN DUKKAH RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the hazelnuts and almonds in a dry cast iron pan (do NOT add oil). Toast briefly over medium-high heat, tossing regularly, until the nuts gain some color (watch for nuts to turn a nice golden brown). Transfer to a side dish for now.
• Place the sesame seeds in the same skillet and return to the heat. Toast over medium heat, tossing regularly, until the sesame seeds turn golden brown (this will be fairly quick so watch carefully).
• Add the toasted nuts and sesame seeds to the bowl of a small food processor fitted with a blade. Add the pistachios, fennel seeds, spices, and a generous dash of kosher salt. Pulse for a few seconds until you reach a nice coarse mixture (Do not over process the dukkah. The mixture should not be too fine. See photos and video for exact texture).
• Transfer the dukkah to a bowl to serve. Add a small bowl of extra virgin olive oil and your favorite bread for dipping (I like pita bread or even Jerusalem bagel). You can also store the dukkah in a tight-lid jar for up to 2 weeks to use as a topping for salad, soup, chicken, meats, or roasted vegetables!

DUKKAH: AN EGYPTIAN SPICE MIXTURE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Use in your favorite Middle Eastern recipes and enjoy.

EGYPTIAN DUKKA (DIP)

Steps:

• Spread macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and sunflower seeds on rimmed baking sheet; toast in 350°F (180°C) oven for 9 minutes.
• Sprinkle with coconut; toast, stirring often, until fragrant and golden, about 3 minutes. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, on separate rimmed baking sheet, toast sesame seeds, coriander seeds and cumin seeds until sesame seeds are golden, about 8 minutes. Let cool.
• In clean coffee grinder or mini food processor, chop nut mixture until fine with a few larger pieces; transfer to bowl.
• Add seed mixture to grinder; pulse until finely chopped. Add to nut mixture along with salt, ground cumin, pepper, cinnamon and cayenne; stir to combine. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate in airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.).
• Antipasto Platter:.
• Markets have a feast of ready-made foods that are ideal for an antipasto platter.
• Try a few of these along with the Dukka: marinated mushrooms or artichokes; cheeses, such as feta, buffalo mozzarella or creamy goat cheese; oil-cured black olives or green olives stuffed with pimientos or almonds; oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; sourdough bread (or other loaves flavoured with olives, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes or cheese).
• Canadian Living Magazine Summer 2005.

DUKKAH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the hazelnuts on a baking sheet, and bake for about 5 minutes, or until fragrant. While the nuts are still hot, pour them onto a tea towel. Fold the towel over them to cover, and rub vigorously to remove the skins. 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 hazelnuts into the food processor, and process until finely ground. Stir into the bowl with the spices. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.