Almond Free Dukkah

This fragrant Egyptian spice-and-nut blend is one of those pantry staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — warm bread dipped in olive oil, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, even a soft-boiled egg. The base here is hazelnuts, toasted until deeply golden and rubbed free of their papery skins, layered with cumin, coriander, sesame, and cracked black pepper for a blend that's earthy, nutty, and wildly aromatic. Because the recipe calls exclusively for hazelnuts, it's naturally free from almonds without any substitutions or workarounds needed — just straightforward, traditional ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. The technique is simple but intentional: each component gets its own turn in a dry skillet or oven so nothing is under-toasted or muddy in flavor. A few short pulses in the food processor (or some satisfying work with a mortar and pestle) keeps the texture coarse and crumbly — that sandy, chunky consistency is the whole point, so resist the urge to keep blending. A pinch of dried thyme at the end is optional but adds a subtle herbal note that rounds everything out beautifully. Once you have a jar of this on the counter, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.

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