Kuku sabzi (Persian frittata) tend to have less eggs than the typical fritter or omelet. They can be slightly sweet with dates and dried rose, or savory, like the one below. Try not to be diverted from all the greens that are suggested for this recipe. You really can use whatever hearty greens and herbs you like. It’s the ideal clean-out-the-fridge recipe. Read more about throwing a Persian New Year feast here.
Ingredients
8 servings
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a 10" skillet over medium. Cook onion and leek, stirring occasionally, until very soft but not brown, 10–12 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool. Wipe out skillet; set aside.
Step 2
Whisk eggs, salt, baking powder, pepper, and turmeric in a large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, mix in onion mixture, cilantro, dill, parsley, and fenugreek. (Egg mixture should look thick and very green.)
Step 3
Heat broiler. Heat remaining 3 Tbsp. oil in reserved skillet over medium. Pour in egg mixture; spread evenly across pan with spatula. Cover and cook frittata until bottom is just set, 8–10 minutes. Uncover and broil, watching carefully, until top is set, about 1 minute. Let cool slightly, then slide out onto a platter.
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Reviews (21)
Back to TopThis was WAY too salty. Like inedible amount of salty. I’m surprised there aren’t any other comments about this. Besides the salt, I think it would’ve been delicious and would’ve been an excellent way to use up herbs in the fridge. I combined all the herbs I had (and arugula) into the food processor rather than chopping them. Will try this again with less salt.
Anonymous
6/9/2022
It is a very different recipe from what I'm used to, but I really loved the leeks. We're accustomed to more spinach and scallions. We eat this every Easter and every Armenian Christmas Eve with smoked fish, Persian-style rice, yogurt, and salad. I will continue making it this way.
K2
Santa Rosa, CA
1/5/2022
I made this for my persian girlfriend who hasn't been back to Iran for 11 years and she ate one slice...... Said it was to bitter
Anonymous
2/14/2021
I like this recipe, it reminds me of my moms. There's different variations of this recipe. Some are sweeter, include berries, basil, etc. I prefer this one, as its savoury. Best with a sprinkle of salt and squeeze of lime right before you eat!
Shahrzad
Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦
11/2/2020
not bad! be sure to cut the herbs super finely
Anonymous
11/1/2020
It taste better if you add garlic to the mixture and add crushed walnuts, barberries, cranberries in the middle of kuku
Anonymous
USA but a persian
4/17/2020
Really good! No fenugreek on hand. A little bit time consuming chopping all the herbs, but I’d definitely make this recipe again. Super fresh and bright.
Anonymous
Ontario, Canada
4/12/2020