Do You Dukkah?

     Dukkah is an Egyptian blend of nuts, seeds and spices that is used as an all-purpose seasoning.  "It's fine enough to sprinkle on food as a garnish yet chunky enough to grab by the handful and eat as a snack." say Miki Kawasaki, writing for Serious Eats.

     
     Meaning "to crush" in Arabic, Dukkah's ingredients vary but generally includes cumin, coriander, sesame seeds, salt, dried herbs and nuts...anything from peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts or pumpkin seeds.  They are all ground into a coarse powder and used in a variety of ways.  It's popular as a street food and is sold in paper cones.  It is also used in homes as a breakfast or as a snack.  It can be added to yogurt or hummus to spice up dips, sprinkled on veggies, or used as a rub for meat and fish.  Flatbreads can be dipped into olive oil, then into dukkah as a mealtime side dish.

     Miki concludes her article by exclaiming that it is a "very personal and individual mixture."  Guess I'll have to travel to Cairo to find out for myself.