I reach for my homemade Pistachio Dukkah whenever something is in need of a flavour enhancing, crunchy sprinkle.
Most retailers now sell some version of dukkah but it is so incredibly easy to make at home and the fragrance when making it is pretty special. Dukkah is derived from the Arabic word “to pound” and is a spice mix served as a dip which has become very popular outside of its birthplace, Egypt.
No longer just a dip with bread, you can sprinkle dukkah over roast vegetables, fish, lamb or even some steamed rice. This pistachio version is my favourite. And I love to serve it sprinkled over some green leaves lightly coated in olive oil. It provides just that added bit of flavour and texture to a very simple salad.
Sprinkle it generously on top of some home-made Labneh and you have an elegant and very tasty meze.
Or use the Pistachio Dukkah for this fabulous Baked Camembert Focaccia with Honey and Dukkah 
Or can I perhaps tempt you with these delicious Baked Brie with Fried Dates, Dukkah and Aleppo Pepper? It is a hit every single time. 
Along with my home-made Baharat, this dukkah has become a welcome exotic addition to my spice cupboard and I hope it will to yours too.
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Pistachio Dukkah
Ingredients
- 100 g shelled pistachios
- 50 g sesame seeds
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper corns
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp mixed spice
Instructions
- Toast the sesame seeds and pistachios over a medium high heat in a dry pan until the sesame seeds turn a golden brown. Remove from the heat (be careful not to toast the seeds too dark) and place in a food processor with all the other ingredients. Pulse until you have a reasonably rough mix. You do not want it powdery and I like to see chunks of pistachio and whole sesame seeds in the mix.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Makes about 1.5 cups.
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Lynda
Sep 25, 2019
what is mixed spice?
heinstirred
Sep 26, 2019
Hi Lynda, Mixed spice includes a balance of some or all of the following ground spices: cinnamon, coriander seed, caraway, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice, and mace.
Lynda
Sep 26, 2019
ok, thanks
Marjo
May 29, 2020
Hi, are the measurements teaspones or tablespoons? I always get confused when cooking with none dutch recipes. Thank you!
heinstirred
May 29, 2020
Hello Marjo
The tsp is teaspoon – 5ml
Enjoy!
Marjo
May 30, 2020
Thank you! It smells delicious and it is ready for serving for tonights diners!
heinstirred
May 30, 2020
I am so happy to hear that Marjo. Have a wonderful dinner tonight.