
Kuku Sabzi
A vibrant Persian herb frittata loaded with fresh greens and crunchy walnuts.
Ingredients
- eggs6 pcs
- parsley80 g
- cilantro60 g
- dill60 g
- green onion60 g
- walnuts50 g
- vegetable oil45 ml
- salt1 to taste
- ground black pepper1 to taste
- ground turmeric1 tsp
- baking powder1 tsp
Instructions
Rinse the parsley, cilantro, dill and green onions, pat them thoroughly dry, and finely chop with a knife.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for 3–4 minutes, let cool, then chop into small pieces.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with salt, black pepper, turmeric and baking powder until smooth.
Heat 15 ml of vegetable oil in a skillet, add all the chopped greens and cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring, until the excess moisture evaporates; remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Combine the cooled greens, walnuts and egg mixture.
Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a clean 24–26 cm skillet, pour in the mixture and spread evenly. Cover with a lid and cook over low heat for 8–10 minutes, until the bottom sets.
Carefully flip the kuku sabzi using a large plate and slide it back into the skillet; cook uncovered for another 4–5 minutes, until the eggs are fully set.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes, cut into pieces and serve warm or at room temperature.
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