Nutmeg Free Dukkah
This Egyptian spice-and-nut blend is one of those pantry staples that quietly transforms everything it touches — crusty bread dipped in olive oil, roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, even a soft-boiled egg. The process is deeply satisfying: you're toasting whole hazelnuts until their skins crack and their interiors turn a deep, nutty gold, then coaxing coriander and cumin seeds in a dry skillet until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible. Sesame seeds join the party for a subtle richness that ties the whole blend together. A quick pulse in the food processor (or some elbow grease with a mortar and pestle) brings it all into that signature coarse, sandy texture — chunky enough to have real presence, never a paste. Many store-bought spice blends quietly include warm baking spices that can be a problem for people avoiding nutmeg, but this recipe keeps things clean with whole seeds, hazelnuts, peppercorns, and salt. A pinch of dried thyme is the only optional flourish, and it adds a lovely herbal note without complicating anything. Make a jar on the weekend and you'll find yourself reaching for it all week long.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw hazelnuts
- ½ cup sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
- ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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