Outback Dukkah is so much a part of Australian multi cultural cusisine. I’ve created this one with the traditional elements of the aromatics from the East combined with Australian ground almonds, lemon myrtle, native Australian pepper and sesame seeds, with just a touch of sea salt.
The best way to enjoy this dukkah is with a really good olive oil. I’m always a wrap for the Desert Lime Olive Oil. I have a variety of these featuring finger limes, desert limes, blood limes and sunrise limes. All taste amazing. Never forget a really good crusty bread adds to the joy!
Dukkah traces its origins back to ancient Egypt and was sold in Cairo’s streets as a delicious part of the food culture of the time. Then it was served with olive oil and flat bread or pita bread.
The word dukkah is from the Arabic work “to pound”
While dukkah was a daily staple, rooted in Egyptian culture, internationally it is now a popular and versatile spice mix that can be used as a topping in salads, great on potatoes cooked in foil with a topping of sour cream and dukkah. Roasted vegetables dukkah adds that dash of extra flavour that is simply delicious. Works with fish or chicken and the every-popular smashed avocado. So many uses and so many way to use this amazing spice mix.
I got some the other day, it was just for me and my partner to try with drinks. It was such a pleasant surprise, really enjoyed it especially as it had Australian ingredients in it like lemon myrtle and Australian grown almonds. I’m going to order some more as I run an Air B and B and love to leave a special treat for my visitors. The little jars are just perfect, you should put a pic of the jars with the description as they are unique and easily reusable.
Thanks Anthea, really happy that you and your partner enjoyed them so much that you want them as special treats for your B and B visitors. That’s amazing, happy to work with you a bit on quantities. I’ll take note of the jar and get a pic online of it.