Sesame seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a cast iron skillet.

Macadamia Nut Dukkah

Try making flavorful homemade Egyptian Dukkah with macadamia nuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin. Use this Macadamia Nut Dukkah as a dip with fresh bread and olive oil or try it as a spice rub for fish, chicken and pork.

Sesame seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a cast iron skillet.
Macadamia Nut Dukkah

Use this Macadamia Nut Dukkah as a dip with fresh bread and olive oil or try it as a spice rub for fish, chicken and pork.

Sesame seeds, coriander seeds, and cumin seeds in a cast iron skillet.

This post first appeared on April 24, 2013 and featured on Wayfair.com. I hope you enjoy this favorite from my kitchen!

When I look at my little black notebook (or more recently my Evernote app), scattered about my jottings are random dishes that I have tasted at some point in time that have truly inspired me. They are the dishes that leave me wanting to rush home to recreate in my own kitchen. Leaf through the pages and you’ll see my ideas for recreating the perfect flank steak salad that I tasted in Pasadena, or the bright mignonette in San Francisco.

Sometimes, if I’m lucky, I find success.

Sesame, cumin, and coriander seeds toasting in a cast iron pan.
A bowl of Macadamia Nut Dukkah, a loaf of sliced bread and a small dish of olive oil.

Today, I am sharing a taste of Egypt that I fell in love with in Hawaii. The traditional spice mix gets an island touch in a Macadamia Nut Dukkah that I first tasted in Maui and has been haunting me ever since. It’s a simple spice mix that can be used in so many ways, but quite frankly, I most prefer to enjoy it simply, by dipping a fresh hunk of good bread in fragrant olive oil, followed by the nutty dukkah. It’s a fantastic way to begin a meal or serve as an accompaniment to a charcuterie board. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

How to Make Macadamia Nut Dukkah

First, roast macadamia nuts in the oven for 10 minutes and allow them to cool completely.

Add sesame seeds, coriander and cumin in a skillet and toast until the aromas are released from the spices. Let cool.

Combine the macadamia nuts and the seeds in a food processor (or spice grinder) and pulse until ground. Season with salt and pepper and pulse a few times more. Store the finished dukkah in the refrigerator.

What to Serve It With

I love dukkah with fresh bread and olive oil. But it is equally wonderful as a spice rub for fish, chicken, and pork.

A bowl of Egyptian Macadamia Nut Dukkah, a loaf of sliced bread, and a bottle of olive oil.

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Macadamia Nut Dukkah

Try making homemade Egyptian Dukkah with this recipe for Macadamia Nut Dukkah featuring macadamia nuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin. I love dukkah with fresh bread and olive oil. But it is equally wonderful as a spice rub for fish, chicken, and pork.
Course Condiments
Cuisine Egyptian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Servings 20 servings
Calories 80kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup coriander seeds
  • 1/4 cup cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Roast the macadamia nuts on a baking sheet in a 400°F oven for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Place the sesame seeds, coriander and cumin in a skillet and toast over medium low heat, stirring periodically, until the aromas are released from the spices. Let cool.
  • Combine the nuts and seeds in a food processor or spice grinder and pulse until the mixture is ground. Season with salt and pepper and pulse a few times more.
  • Store Macadamic Dukkah in a tightly sealed jar or container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Recipe yield: This recipe makes about 2.5 cups or 20 servings (two tablespoons each).
Nutrition information is per 2 tablespoons (20 servings) of the recipe.
Recipe based on Dukkah (Basic Recipe), The Kitchn.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Theory

    Im always interested in something new, and something local. Living in Hawaii you see so many  variations and fusion cuisine. Looks delicious! http://foodandwinehualalai.com/

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  2. Bonny

    I am guessing those are black sesame seeds but how are they blue!? Obviously I’m not cultured when it comes to sesame seeds.

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