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Egyptian Dukka - Capture the Authentic Flavours of Egypt
July 17, 2013

Homemade Egyptian Dukka - A Traditional Mix of Spices and Hazlenuts


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Contents:

1. Spice Mix Of The Month "Dukka"

2. How to Toast and Grind Spices

3. Facebook

4. Books

5. Build Your Own Website

Homemade Dukka

Travel to Egypt and you'll find versions of this traditional spice mix often infused in oil and used as a dip for bread and raw vegetables. Roasted chickpeas are an acceptable substitute if you don't have any hazlenuts.

Ingredients: (makes 8-9 tbsp)

10 tbsp shelled hazlenuts
5 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp cilantro seeds (coriander)
1 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp black peppercorns
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp sea salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

  • Dry toast the hazlenuts, cilantro, cumin, peppercorns and sesame seeds over a medium for a few minutes whilst stirring (See below for tips on toasting)

  • When the hazlenuts shed their skin and you can smell the aromas of the other ingredients, they're ready

  • Let everything cool and discard the hazlenut skin

  • Finally, coarsely grind everything along with the oregano and salt

    Store in an airtight container out of direct sunlight and use within 3 months.

    Click here to see other mixes on my site.



    How to Toast and Grind

    A few people have asked how I toast my whole spices. It's really very easy...

  • Over a medium heat add your spices to a dry pan

  • Whilst stirring or shaking the pan; toast for a few minutes

  • When they start to darken and you can really smell their aromas, they're ready

  • Remove from the heat and let cool before grinding

    For photos of this simple process, Click here.



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    My Spice Mix Book



    Here's a link to my recipe book for making homemade spice mixes and blends.

    It has 50 recipes ranging from the basic to fairly complex.

    Just a few of the recipes you'll find within...

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    Cajun, Creole and Taco Seasonings
    Curry Powder and Garam Masala Blends
    Pumpkin and Pudding Spice Recipes
    Mulling and Pickling Spice Mixes
    Recipes For Dry rubs
    Blends From China, India, US, Africa and Europe

    Comes complete with 4 bonus books all written by me!



    The Ultimate Guide to a Delicious Backyard BBQ

    By Oscar Orillia



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    Until Next Week,

    Jason - Bespoke Spices


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