Baked Dukah Goats Cheese

Ingredients

• 100g goat's cheese, log or round
• ½ cup pistachio nuts
• ½ cup sesame seeds
• 2 tbs coriander seeds
• 2 tbs cumin seeds
• 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp flaked sea salt
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 8 French shallots/onions, peeled and halved
• 6 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp brown sugar

Method

1. Place the onions in a lined baking dish cut side down. Sprinkle with sugar and top with the balsamic. Cook in a 150°C oven for 40 min until soft and sticky.
2. Spread the nuts over a baking tray and cook in preheated oven for 3-4 minutes or until toasted. Place the toasted nuts in the bowl of a food processor and process until coarsely chopped. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the sesame seeds and cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes or until golden. Add to the bowl with the nuts.
4. Place coriander seeds and cumin seeds in frying pan over medium heat, and cook, stirring frequently, for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic and seeds begin to pop. Transfer seeds to a spice grinder and pulse until fine. Add the crushed spices, pepper and salt to the nut mixture and mix well.
5. Gently role the goats cheese in the dukah, covering all areas completely.
6. Place on a baking tray and bake in a 170c oven for 8 to 10 minuets or until warm and soft. Serve with the onions and good crusty bread.