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Almond Dukkah

An Egyptian nut and spice blend with almonds, sesame, coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds. A crunchy, aromatic topper for vegetables, dips, and salads.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup whole raw almonds
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 0.5 tsp flaky salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until toasted and golden. Allow to cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, in a dry pan over medium heat, toast the sesame seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, and peppercorns, stirring often, until fragrant and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  3. Place the roasted almonds and toasted spices in a food processor and add the salt. Pulse until the mixture resembles a fine crumb.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in your pantry for up to 1 month.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Polyunsaturated fats
    From: Almonds
  • Sesamin
    From: Sesame Seeds
  • Sesamol
    From: Sesame Seeds
  • Calcium
    From: Sesame Seeds
  • Magnesium
    From: Sesame Seeds
  • Salicylic Acid
    From: Cumin

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Osteoporosis
    Protects against · via Almonds
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Almonds
  • Bone mineral density loss
    Protects against · via Almonds
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Almonds
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Reduces risk of · via Polyunsaturated fats
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
    Improves · via Sesame Seeds
  • Osteoarthritis
    Improves · via Sesame Seeds
  • High blood pressure
    Improves · via Sesame Seeds
  • Depression
    Protects against · via Sesame Seeds
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Sesamin
  • Inflammaging
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Cellular senescence
    Protects against · via Magnesium
  • Nutritional Deficiency
    Addresses · via Magnesium
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Magnesium
  • DNA Damage
    Protects against · via Cumin
  • Colorectal cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Salicylic Acid
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Salicylic Acid
  • Menopause symptoms
    Improves · via Fennel Seeds
  • Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause
    Improves · via Fennel Seeds
  • Hot Flashes
    Improves · via Fennel Seeds

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