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Kuku – Persian Herb Frittata

Name: Kuku – Persian Herb Frittata
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. Vegetable oil; Fresh Herb Mix; 1/4 lb. Cilantro, chopped; 1/4 lb. Leek, chopped; 1/4 lb. Parsley, chopped; 1/4 lb. Dill, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 ea. Small onion; 1 tsp. Turmeric; 1 tbsp. Barberries; 1/2 cup Walnut; Egg Mix; 5 large Egg; 2 tbsp. Flour; 1 tsp. Salt; 1 tsp. Pepper; Garnish -; 1 tbsp. Pistachio

Chef Afshin Ghiassi

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Kuku, a Persian version of a vegetarian frittata, is packed to the brim with fresh herbs and fewer eggs Bursting with delicious and healthy flavors. This vibrant dish is cooked over low heat to give the best texture. It can be enjoyed hot-cold, as the main meal, side dish, finger food or appetizer. You can add your own choice of greens and herbs to your liking.

Recipe

PRE TIME: 30 min

COOKING TIME: 40 min

TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 10 min

4 SERVING

Ingredients:

2 tbsp. Vegetable oil
Fresh Herb Mix
1/4 lb. Cilantro, chopped
1/4 lb. Leek, chopped
1/4 lb. Parsley, chopped
1/4 lb. Dill, chopped
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 ea. Small onion
1 tsp. Turmeric
1 tbsp. Barberries
1/2 cup Walnut
Egg Mix
5 large Egg
2 tbsp. Flour
1 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Pepper
Garnish -
1 tbsp. Pistachio

Directions:

Step 1

Preheat heat the oven 375°F/190°C.

Step 2

Wash and finely chop the leek ( use a food processor for even-sized cut) set aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the fresh cilantro leaf and stem, the parsley and the dill, one by one by hand or in a processor on pulse. Try and get a similar size to the herbs as the leek. Finely chop the garlic and onion and add them to the herb and leek mix.

Step 4

Beat the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper together.

Step 5

Add turmeric, barberries, and roughly chopped walnuts to the herb and leek mixture.

Step 6

Pour the egg mix into the herb and leek mixture stir together well.

Step 7

In a medium-hot skillet add some oil then pour in the mixture and level it out cook for 1-2 minutes then cover with foil and place in the oven for approximately 30 minutes. Take off the foil and cook for a further 8-10 minutes.

Step 8

Allow the Kuku to sit for a few minutes before cutting. serve in any way you like hot or cold.