What Is Dukkah Spice?
Dukkah (pronounced doo-kah), is a mixture of toasted nuts, seeds, and savoury spices.
It is vegan and gluten free. Dukkah is derived from the Arabic word “to pound” or crush, and believed to have originated in Egypt.
What does it taste like?
Dukkah has a complex flavor of nuts, seeds, and middle eastern spices. It has a course texture with a satisfying crunch. The spices create a savory standout in any dish it’s added to. There are many uses for Dukkah ranging from a crunchy sprinkle on salads. veggies, and pasta. It can also be used to coat lamb, chicken, or fish. Traditionally it is an Egyptian street food in which you dip bread in olive oil and then in Dukkah as a quick snack.
Dukkah has so many attributes of a snack food – crunch, a little salt, spices and nuts. It gives you that snack food pleasure without the calories. It can also be used as a low-sodium seasoning for all sorts of dishes.