What does dukkah taste like?
Dukkah tastes toasty, nutty and warmly spiced, a crunchy Egyptian mix of roasted nuts, sesame, coriander and cumin that reads like savory granola for bread.
Dukkah
toasty nuts and warm spice
Dukkah is an Egyptian blend of roasted nuts (often hazelnuts), sesame seeds, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper, crushed coarse so it stays crunchy. The nuts make it rich and toasty, the coriander adds a soft citrusy lift and the cumin brings that earthy, savory warmth you know from tacos and curries. It isn't hot. The classic way to eat it is bread dipped in olive oil, then dipped in dukkah, which is about as good as a bread course gets.
Where you’ll see it
In a little dish next to bread and olive oil, or scattered over labneh, roasted carrots, salads, eggs and avocado toast. Some kitchens crust fish or lamb with it.
Order it if you like crunchy, nutty toppings with a whiff of cumin.
Quick questions
- Does dukkah have nuts?
- Almost always. Hazelnuts are classic, but almonds, pistachios and peanuts show up too. If you have a nut allergy, ask before you dip.
- Is dukkah spicy?
- Not hot. It is warmly spiced with cumin, coriander and pepper, but there is usually no chili.