Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata) - Middle Eastern Recipe

Kuku Sabzi (Persian Herb Frittata)

🌍 Middle Eastern, Iran (Gilan province origin) Difficulty: ●●●○○

Kuku sabzi is mandatory at Nowruz tables; its green colour symbolises spring and new growth in Persian tradition.

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 200 g fresh herbs: parsley, dill, chives, and fenugreek leaves, finely chopped
• 50 g walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 50 g dried barberries or cranberries (optional)
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or ghee

Method

1. Beating — Beat eggs well; season with turmeric, salt, and pepper.
2. Folding — Fold in herbs, walnuts, barberries, and baking powder.
3. Heating — Heat oil in oven-safe pan over medium heat; pour in egg-herb mixture.
4. Covering — Cover; cook on low-medium heat for 10 minutes until mostly set.
5. Step 5 — Either flip carefully and cook second side 5 minutes, or finish under broiler until top is set and slightly golden.
6. Slicing — Slice into wedges; serve warm or at room temperature with yoghurt and flatbread.

Tags: eggs, fresh herbs: parsley, walnuts, dried barberries or cranberries, turmeric · Source: Brittani's Almanac