Join us on 26 July for a revitalising brunch and food demo session with Nesma Khalil Najeeb Al-Khuzindar (founder of Palestinian Hands) to celebrate the versatile spice of Dukkah.
Deeply rooted in Palestinian traditions, Dukkah presents an aromatic and texture-rich mix of toasted nuts, seeds, and spices (including sesame seeds, cumin, hazelnuts, coriander, and salt). Dukkah is more than a spice - it’s a symbol of heritage traditions and communal pride for the Palestinian people.
Supported by Welcome Merchant and Magenta House, our Dukkahlicious Brunch will take you on a culinary journey of appetisers, desserts and drinks featuring this belovedPalestinian food staple. Indulge in dishes lovingly prepared byNesma, is a Palestinian architectural engineer and the founder of Palestinian Hands, a project that brings the rich cultural heritage of Palestinian cuisine to Australia. Since arriving from Gaza to in Australia in 2024, Nesma has used her creativity to share stories of resilience, tradition, and hospitality — offering her community a warm taste of home.
Nesma’s homemade products from Palestinian Hands, including Dukkah, chilli mix, olive oil and traditional Palestinian bread, will be available to buy at the event.
Team
Chef/Host: Nesma Khalil Najeeb Al-Khuzindar
Event Organiser/Comms: Mariam Ella Arcilla
Event day Assistant/Comms: Zena Banna
Event support: Welcome Merchant
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Palestinian Hands was founded by Nesma Khalil Najeeb Al-Khuzindar to bring the rich cultural heritage of Palestinian cuisine to Australia, and is inspired by Nesma’s journey of resilience after arriving from Gaza. With a specialty in traditional Palestinian spices like Gaza Dukkah, each blend delivers unique tastes, health benefits, and cultural heritage.
Welcome Merchant is an award-winning social enterprise with a mission to champion the voices of entrepreneurs & artists who identify as a refugee or as a person seeking asylum in Australia. Lack of connections and communication, as well as digital savviness often mean that many refugee-powered businesses in Australia operate in the dark and don’t receive the attention they deserve. As a social enterprise, Welcome Merchant acts as a directory, making it easy for conscious shoppers to find unique gift hampers and products and cultural events operated by underrepresented entrepreneurs, all while making a meaningful social impact.
10am – 12pm
