Dukkah

When you see how many ingredients are involved in making our dukkah—fifteen in all, most of them individually roasted and chopped—you will understand why it is one of the costlier products we offer. Midway between a seasoning and a condiment, dukkah is a multipurpose blend of finely chopped nuts, seeds, and spices that originated in Egypt. While there is no standardized recipe for dukkah, most blends do include cumin and coriander. Beyond that, the cook has plenty of leeway to use whatever nuts and seeds are on hand, and to season the mixture with dried herbs like za’atar or mint, and dried pepper flakes. We use almonds and pistachios as the foundation, adding nigella, sesame seeds, and thyme, but hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, and pine nuts are also popular additions. If you want to try making your own, you’ll find a simplified recipe.