Flavorful Egyptian Dukkah Spice Blend Oil Dip
A quick and easy Egyptian dukkah spice blend oil dip combining toasted nuts, seeds, and aromatic spices with olive oil for a crunchy, flavorful snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup toasted hazelnuts
- ¼ cup toasted and chopped almonds
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons toasted and lightly crushed coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon toasted and crushed cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon optional chili flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread hazelnuts and almonds evenly on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool, then coarsely chop almonds and roughly chop hazelnuts.
- Place sesame seeds on the baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes or until golden. Set aside.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast coriander and cumin seeds for 2-3 minutes until aromatic, shaking pan frequently. Remove from heat and crush seeds coarsely using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
- In a mixing bowl, combine toasted nuts, sesame seeds, crushed spices, freshly ground black pepper, dried thyme, sea salt, and optional chili flakes. Mix gently to combine.
- Slowly drizzle extra virgin olive oil over the dry mix while stirring gently until the mixture is thick and spreadable. Adjust olive oil to preferred consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt or chili flakes as desired.
- Transfer dip to a serving bowl and serve with warm pita bread, fresh veggies, or crusty baguette slices.
Notes
Toast nuts and seeds carefully to avoid burning; crush spices coarsely for texture. Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for best flavor. Assemble dip close to serving time to keep nuts crunchy. Store dip refrigerated up to one week; bring to room temperature before serving. For longer storage, freeze dry dukkah mix without oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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