Kuku Sabzi
A Persian herb frittata, deep green inside and studded with walnuts and barberries, made from piles of parsley, cilantro and dill bound with egg and baked.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 1 h
- Serves
- 6
- Level
- Easy
Ingredients
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Method
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The story of this dish
Kuku is the Persian name for a thick omelet packed with vegetables or herbs, and kuku sabzi is the best known of them. Its vivid green color symbolizes spring and rebirth, which is why it is a traditional dish for Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
On the Nowruz table it is usually served alongside herbed rice and fish. Because it travels well, it is also a favorite for picnics and journeys, often eaten cold wrapped in flatbread.
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