
Dukkah is one of those pantry staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — crusty bread dipped in olive oil and dragged through this nutty, aromatic blend is genuinely one of life's simple pleasures. The blend of toasted hazelnuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin creates a deeply savory, warmly spiced crunch that feels both rustic and sophisticated at the same time. For anyone avoiding capsaicin, spice blends and condiments can be a minefield of hidden chili powders and paprika, but every single ingredient here is naturally heat-free and easy to verify. Black peppercorns bring just enough gentle bite without any of the burn, so the flavor is bold and complex rather than flat. The process is all about coaxing out maximum flavor through careful dry-toasting — that step alone makes the kitchen smell incredible and is absolutely worth the extra few minutes. A food processor or mortar and pestle keeps the texture sandy and coarse, which is exactly what you want for dipping, sprinkling over roasted vegetables, or pressing into soft cheese. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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Spread the hazelnuts on a dry baking sheet and toast in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–12 minutes, until the skins are cracked and the nuts are deep golden beneath the skin.
Transfer the hot hazelnuts to a clean kitchen towel, fold the towel over them, and rub vigorously for about 1 minute to remove as much of the papery skin as possible. Let the nuts cool for 5 minutes.
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