Dukkah Spiced Eggs Delight (Print)

Jammy eggs topped with fragrant dukkah and fresh herbs create a colorful, crunchy dish rich in flavor.

# Components:

→ Eggs

01 - 8 large eggs

→ Dukkah Spice Mix

02 - 3 tablespoons dukkah (store-bought or homemade)

→ Fresh Herbs

03 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped

→ Additional

06 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
07 - Sea salt, to taste
08 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
09 - Optional: crusty bread or pita, for serving

# Directions:

01 - Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and simmer for 7 minutes for jammy yolks or 9 minutes for firmer yolks.
02 - Remove eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl of ice water; let cool for 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Gently peel the eggs and slice each in half lengthwise.
04 - Arrange the egg halves on a serving platter and drizzle evenly with extra virgin olive oil.
05 - Sprinkle generously with dukkah spice mix, then scatter fresh parsley, cilantro, and mint over the top.
06 - Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
07 - Serve immediately, optionally accompanied by crusty bread or warm pita.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 20 minutes but tastes like you spent hours planning the meal.
  • Dukkah transforms ordinary eggs into something that feels both sophisticated and comforting.
  • The texture contrast—creamy yolk, crunchy spice, tender herbs—keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Peeling is easier if you shock the eggs in ice water immediately—skip this step and you'll spend twice as long wrestling with the shell.
  • Dukkah loses its crunch if it sits on the hot egg too long, so assemble this dish just before serving, not minutes before.
03 -
  • Room-temperature eggs peel easier and cook more evenly than cold ones straight from the fridge.
  • If dukkah is your weakness and you can't find good store-bought, making a batch on a Sunday means breakfast sorted for the week ahead.
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