Native Nut Dukkah (2024)

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Native Nut Dukkah? ›

Traditionally dukkah is an Egyptian dry mix of roasted nuts, seeds and spices which we have "Australianified" with nuts and spices endemic to our island nation. Listed weight is the shipping weight.

Dukkah (also spelled duqqa) is a Middle Eastern and Egyptian nut, seed, and spice blend. The exact ingredients tend to vary, though various toasted nuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin are among the most common additions.

Dukkah is traditionally served with bread or raw vegetables and olive oil for dipping (dip your bread or vegetables in the olive oil, then in the dukkah, eat and repeat!).

Dukkah and za'atar both come from the Middle Eastern region and have slight similarities. While some of the ingredients of the two spice mixes are the same, za'atar is made with more ground herbs, such as thyme and oregano, while dukkah is primarily seeds and nuts.

Native Nut DUKKAH 70gm resealable pouch

Traditionally dukkah is an Egyptian dry mix of roasted nuts, seeds and spices which we have "Australianified" with nuts and spices endemic to our island nation. Serve with fresh crusty bread and either Olive or Macadamia Oil. Listed weight is the shipping weight.

How Do You Substitute Dukkah? There's no real substitute for dukkah, but you can make the spice blend using whatever nuts, seeds, and spices you happen to have on hand.

The health benefits of Dukkah are many, thanks to the varied range of spices contained in the blend. Research suggests that using this type of blend over a prolonged period can help lower the probability of developing cardiovascular diseases as long as it is utilized in nutritional foods and coupled with exercise.

"Dukkah is an Egyptian specialty that is not strictly speaking a spice blend, but rather a blend of roasted nuts seasoned with spices.

dukkha, in Buddhist thought, the true nature of all existence. Much Buddhist doctrine is based on the fact of suffering; its reality, cause, and means of suppression formed the subject of the Buddha's first sermon (see Four Noble Truths).

Who invented dukkah? ›

The ancient Egyptians believed that each spice had symbolic meanings, like cumin as a symbol of faithfulness and coriander a symbol for love and passion. Eventually, the spices were combined to make dukkah.

The truth of dukkha, "incapable of satisfying", "painful", from dush-stha, "standing unstable," is the basic insight that samsara, life in this "mundane world", with its clinging and craving to impermanent states and things" is dukkha, unsatisfactory and painful.

Dukkah is an Egyptian almond and spice mixture that is enjoyed mainly as a nibble with olive oil and chunks of crusty bread. It also has many other uses! Dukkah is wonderful as a Gluten Free crumbing on chicken or fish, add to homemade patties or sprinkle over salads.

Dukkah is a fragrant, roasted spice and nut blend. Traditionally served with olive oil and fresh bread, it is also an aromatic coating for fish, chicken or lamb before grilling. Shopping is temporarily unavailable.

As with many spices and spice blends, dukkah may not exactly 'expire' but it will lose its potency and taste over time. Freezing is not a common or recommended storage method for dukkah because it can alter the taste and texture unfavorably.

In the Middle East, dukkah is commonly used as a condiment; bread (like the flatbread khubz) is dunked in a small bowl of olive oil, then dipped into a small bowl of dukkah. It sometimes appears on tables during Eid al-Fitr, the three-day festival celebrating the conclusion of the Ramadan fast.

The spices found in Dukkah can strengthen our immune system, help eliminate free radicals in the body, regulate our cholesterol levels, and prevent high blood pressure, among other incredible benefits that you will discover as we delve deeper into the world of Dukkah.

"Dukkah is an Egyptian specialty that is not strictly speaking a spice blend, but rather a blend of roasted nuts seasoned with spices.

Za'atar is a spice blend composed of herbs such as thyme, oregano, marjoram or a combination of the three, along with other spices including sesame, sumac, cumin or coriander.

Some uncommon Middle Eastern spices such as sumac, za'atar, and dukkah have become my go-to's. They're perfect on fish, salads, meats, and vegetables. Sumac is a red-purple powder that adds a lovely lemony flavor and gorgeous color. Za'atar is a lemony hyssop or thyme, sumac, and sesame seed blend.