Dukkah, a "spice" blend for nearly everything
/if I were forced to eat inanimate objects, I would grab olive oil and dip them in dukkah. And I would be a happy camel because that's what camels eat. Just look at those feisty, noble creatures!
This versatile spice and nut blend can be added as a garnish to soups, salads, sandwiches, eggs, meat, or it is delicious in olive oil and dipped with bread, roasted with nuts.. you get the idea.
What is it like?
- Nutty
- Salty
- Cumin-y
Recipe
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/4 cup almonds
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
1 tsp fennel
1/2-1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
Directions:
Place all ingredients in large skillet, except salt, over medium heat. Allow to toast watching closely until they start to darken and smell strongly. Then transfer mix to a bowl to cool. Grind in a spice grinder and then add salt coarse sea salt. Store in an airtight continuer to 1-2 weeks.
Delicious with Garbanzo Bean snack or stirred into olive oil and dipped with bread.
Notes:
If you do not like a spice in the recipe, simply leave it out! The blend will still taste delicious.