--- title: Dukkah Seasoning Recipes & Uses description: Learn how to combine nuts, seeds, herbs, and spices to make dukkah, a simple Egyptian seasoning that adds depth and texture to both savory and sweet treats. --- [Mountain Rose Herbs Blog ](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com) # [Dukkah Seasoning Recipes & Uses](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hazelnut-hemp-dukkah-recipe) Written by [Heidi](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/author/heidi) | May 5, 2020 You know that moment when you try something for the first time and you have a "where-have-you-been-all-my-life" experience? Discovering dukkah (sometimes spelled duqqa, du’ah, or do’a) was one of those culinary moments for me. Since that dukkah eureka moment, I’ve made a point of keeping a container around all the time, in case I need a quick, healthy boost of energy or a punch of [amazing sprinkle-on flavor](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/herbal-sprinkles?hsLang=en-us) to finish a dish. Dukkah, pronounced “doo-kah,” is an Egyptian “textural seasoning”—or maybe we could call it a “crumble condiment”—made from delicious nuts, [herbs, and spices](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/herbs-spices). Traditionally, it is served with hummus or as a dip with [olive oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/olive-oil-culinary-bottle/profile) and fresh bread or vegetables. It is also fantastic used as a dredge, or as a sprinkle on salads, pastas, cheeses, roasted vegetables, and more. This nutty, herby blend is so easy, you can enjoy it in its purest savory form or sweeten it to make a dessert. Typically, dukkah has a base of nuts (traditionally hazelnuts), [sesame seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/sesame-seeds/profile), [coriander seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/coriander-seed/profile), [cumin seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/cumin-seed/profile), and [salt](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/herbs-spices/gourmet-salts). But there are dozens of good recipes out there, so I’ve included some popular ways to switch up your blend after the basic recipe below. ## Basic Dukkah Blend Recipe *Makes about 1 cup.* **Ingredients** - 1/2 cup organic nuts of choice - 3 Tbsp. [organic sesame seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/sesame-seeds/profile) - 6 Tbsp. other [organic seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/herbs-spices/bulk) of choice (cumin, coriander, fennel, sunflower, etc.) - 1 tsp. organic [herbs and spices](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/herbs-spices/bulk) of choice (paprika, mint, cayenne, cinnamon, pepper, etc.) - 1/4-1/2 tsp.[ kosher or fine sea salt](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/herbs-spices/gourmet-salts) - Up to 3 Tbsp. optional additions and/or sweeteners (maple syrup, fruit zest, coconut, cereals, etc.)** ** ## Hazelnut Hemp Dukkah Recipe *Makes about 2 cups.* This one is a favorite at Mountain Rose Herbs! It’s a nut-heavy mix that not only brings the healthful properties of hemp seeds into play, but also adds a pop of flavor with caraway and mint. **Ingredients** - 1 cup organic hazelnuts (I peel and roast them, but you don’t have to) - 1/3 cup [organic coriander seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/coriander-seed/profile) - 3 Tbsp. [organic hemp seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/hemp-seed-hulled/profile) - 3 Tbsp. [organic sesame seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/sesame-seeds/profile) - 3 Tbsp. [organic cumin seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/cumin-seed/profile) - 1 Tbsp. [organic fennel seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/fennel-seed/profile) - 1 Tbsp. [organic caraway seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/caraway-seed/profile) - 1 tsp. [organic peppermint leaf](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppermint-leaf/profile) - 1 tsp. [fine sea salt](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/sea-salt/profile) - 1/4 tsp. [organic ground black pepper](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppercorn-black/profile) **Directions** 1. In a small, dry skillet over low heat, toast nuts, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned (about 3 to 5 minutes). 2. Pour into the bowl of a food processor and set aside. 3. In the same skillet, toast seeds by size for 2 to 3 minutes, just until fragrant (careful, seeds burn easily!). 4. Pour seeds into the food processor bowl with nuts. 5. Pulse nut/seed mixture a few times in the food processor, making sure not to overdo it—you want a nicely chopped, nutty mix, not a nut butter. 6. Pour into a bowl. 7. Add remaining ingredients and stir together until well blended. 8. Store in an airtight container. Depending on the additions you make, dukkah will keep at room temperature for a couple weeks, and longer in the refrigerator. **Pro Tip** - When I have the time for a completely mindful experience, I make dukkah in a mortar with a pestle. If you go this route, crush each ingredient separately and mix together at the end. ### Dukkah Spice Variations - Trade out hazelnuts for almonds, pistachios, cashews, macadamia nuts, pine nuts, pecans, peanuts, walnuts, or a mix. Or use no nuts at all! We have friends who have nut allergies, so we make them a more seedy, nut-free version that’s heavy on sunflower kernels. - Explore seeds! [Hemp](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/hemp-seed-hulled/profile), [cardamom](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/cardamom-hulled/profile), [caraway](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/caraway-seed/profile), [chia](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/chia-seed/profile), [fennel](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/fennel-seed/profile), [fenugreek](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/fenugreek-seed/profile), [Grains of Paradise](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/grains-of-paradise/profile), pepitas, [poppy](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/poppy-seed/profile), sunflower, and [black seed](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/seed/profile) are all excellent options. - Play with the spice combination to suit your palate or meal—[thyme](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/thyme/profile), [marjoram](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/marjoram/profile), [peppercorns](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/search?page=1&q=peppercorn&utf8=%25E2%259C%2593), [rosehips](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/rosehips/profile), [cinnamon](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/cinnamon-cassia-powder/profile), [lavender](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/lavender-english-flowers/profile), and [mint](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppermint-leaf/profile) can be wonderful additions. In the winter, I love to add extra [fennel seeds](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/fennel-seed/profile) and [paprika](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/paprika-powder/profile) to add warmth to the belly. - You can sweeten dukkah with maple syrup, honey, or organic brown sugar. Dukkah with maple syrup or honey poured over pancakes is extraordinarily good. Or, for a dinner side dish, I sometimes sweeten a batch of dukkah with just a little maple syrup, then sauté red cabbage and toss it with a vinaigrette and sprinkle the mapley dukkah on top (insert drooling, happy emoji here). - You can also kick dukkah up a level by stirring in optional additions after the nut and seed mix is made. For instance, adding [shredded organic coconut](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/coconut-flakes/profile) to dukkah makes a pretty wonderful ice cream topping! I also love citrus zest, minced dried fruit, puffed millet, and [cacao nibs](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/cacao-nibs-roasted-organic-and-fair-trade/profile) (when I’m looking for a little caffeine). ### Want More Ways to Spice Up Your Table? ## [Try This Za'atar Blend Recipe!](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/zaatar-spice-recipe?hsLang=en-us) You might also enjoy: - [Sprinkle-On Spice Blends for Four-Season Wellness](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/herbal-sprinkles?hsLang=en-us) - [A Guide to Gourmet Salts](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/a-guide-to-gourmet-salts-qualities-flavors-and-uses?hsLang=en-us) - [Grilled Southwest Veggie Wraps with Spicy Adobo Seasoning](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/adobo-grill-rub-seasoning?hsLang=en-us) [View full post](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hazelnut-hemp-dukkah-recipe) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Heidi" }, "dateModified" : "2020-05-06T23:29:48.295Z", "datePublished" : "2020-05-05T19:08:57Z", "headline" : "Dukkah Seasoning Recipes & Uses", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 325, "url" : "https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/DukkahSPice_Header.jpg", "width" : 800 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hazelnut-hemp-dukkah-recipe", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60.0, "url" : "https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/hubfs/MRHLogo_Color_TransparentBackground-1.png", "width" : 161.9469 }, "name" : "Our Blog" } } ```