Yeast Free Egyptian Dukkah
This ancient 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, a soft-boiled egg, or even a simple grain bowl. The blend of toasted hazelnuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin creates a deeply aromatic, coarse crumble with warmth, nuttiness, and just the right amount of earthy bite. Because the whole recipe is built from whole seeds, raw nuts, and dried spices, it is naturally free from any fermented or leavened ingredients, making it a genuinely worry-free condiment for anyone avoiding yeast. Toasting each component separately in a dry skillet is the real secret here — it coaxes out the full depth of flavor before everything comes together in the food processor. A few short pulses are all you need; the goal is a rough, sandy texture that clings beautifully to food rather than a smooth paste. Make a jar on the weekend and you will 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
Toast the hazelnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the skins begin to crack and the nuts are golden and fragrant, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel, fold the towel over the nuts, and rub vigorously to remove most of the skins. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- 2
In the same skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds and cumin seeds together, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly darkened, about 2 minutes — watch closely, as they can scorch quickly. Transfer to a plate to cool.
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