Dukkah Deviled Eggs

Directions

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   To make the aioli, mash the garlic with a tiny pinch of salt. This is best done with a pestle. If using raw garlic and you can easily make a paste using the side of a large knife, do that instead. Either way, remember that the dukkah has salt in it, so you don't need much in the aioli.
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   Add the mustard and beat well. Whisk in a few drops of olive oil, and then a few more, and then a few more after that, briskly beating with a whisk all the while. When it starts to thicken a bit, add a light stream of oil, whisking continuously until all of both types of oil is incorporated.
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   Remove the egg yolks from the halved eggs. If you want the filling very smooth, press the yolks through a mesh strainer. If you don't care one way or the other, just mash them well with the back of a fork.
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   Add aioli to taste and beat well. I use a fork to do this. I find that a heaping 1/2 teaspoon per half egg generally works well, but add more or less as you please.
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   Fill the hollows in the egg white halves with a nice mound of filling. Then sprinkle generously with dukkah.
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   Chill well - at least three or four hours -- before taking to your outdoor event
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   Prepare for compliments and effusive thanks from people who don't get devilled eggs as often as they'd like.
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   I hope you like these. ;o)
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   NB: If you're not inclined to make aioli, a good mayonnaise mixed in a two to one ratio with Dijon or stoneground brown mustard works well, too.
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    Toast the pepitas or pumpkin seeds in a small heavy skillet until they just start to darken and release their fragrance. Remove immediately from the pan and allow them to cool a bit.
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    Toast the cumin and coriander seeds, each in turn, in the same skillet, removing from the pan as soon as they start to darken. Do not tarry, as they can burn easily in the hot pan, even when removed from the stove.
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    Toast the sesame seeds in the same skillet, shaking periodically to make sure they brown evenly. Remove when they start to darken just a bit.
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    Pulse the pepitas or pistachios a few times in a spice mill just to break up into small bits. Don't worry if there are a few larger pieces. Remove from the mill and put into a medium bowl
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    Grind the spices together until medium fine, and then add to the bowl with the pepitas or nuts.
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    Grind the peppercorns coarsely and add to the bowl.
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    Add the sesame seeds and salt and stir well until the blend is thoroughly combined.
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    Store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator. It should hold for several weeks at least, depending on the freshness of the pepitas and sesame seeds.
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    I hope you like this. Yours sincerely, AntoniaJames ;o)