Duqqa

Take your taste buds on a journey to the Middle East with this aromatic and versatile Duqqa recipe—a delightful Egyptian spice blend and dip that’s perfect for adding texture and flavor to any dish. Made with toasted hazelnuts, almonds, sesame seeds, and a medley of fragrant spices like coriander, cumin, fennel, and black pepper, this simple yet flavorful recipe brings earthy, nutty richness to your table. Ready in just 20 minutes, Duqqa is traditionally served alongside crusty bread and olive oil for dipping, but its uses go far beyond—sprinkle it over roasted vegetables, grilled meats, or even salads for an exotic, crunchy twist. Packed with texture and robust aromas, this homemade Duqqa is a pantry staple that will elevate your everyday meals to gourmet status.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 100 grams Hazelnuts
• 50 grams Almonds
• 50 grams Sesame seeds
• 20 grams Coriander seeds
• 10 grams Cumin seeds
• 5 grams Fennel seeds
• 5 grams Black peppercorns
• 5 grams Sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the hazelnuts and almonds to the skillet. Toast them for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and aromatic. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a bowl to cool.

Step 3

Using the same skillet, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring often. Transfer to the bowl with the nuts.

Step 4

Add the coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds to the skillet. Toast them for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 5

Toast the black peppercorns in the skillet for 1–2 minutes. Remove and let them cool as well.

Step 6

Once all the ingredients have cooled, add the nuts, seeds, black peppercorns, and sea salt to a food processor or mortar and pestle.

Step 7

Pulse or pound the ingredients together until they create a coarse, crumbly mixture. Be careful not to over-process; Duqqa should have a crunchy texture, not a fine powder.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or spices to your preference.

Step 9

Transfer the Duqqa to an airtight jar for storage. It can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for a month.

Step 10

Serve as a dip with crusty bread and olive oil, or use as a topping or seasoning for your favorite dishes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(245g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1387.6

Total Fat 123.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2380.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.7g
Protein 40.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 624.4mg	0%
Iron 21.7mg	0%
Potassium 737.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.5%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 14.8%