Fresh Herb Kuku

Name: Fresh Herb Kuku (Kuku-ye sabzi)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: ⅓ cup (50 g) barberries,* picked over, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes, drained, and rinsed; 6 eggs; ½ cup (120 ml) oil, butter, or ghee*; ½ cup (40 g) Romaine lettuce, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons advieh (Persian spice mix)*; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ½ cup (50 g) finely chopped fresh spring onions; ½ cup (60 g) coarsely chopped walnuts; ½ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped; 1 cup (40 g) finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 large or 2 medium yellow onions, peeled and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon oil, butter, or ghee*; 1 cup (40 g) finely chopped fresh dill; 1½ teaspoons sea salt, 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup (40 g) finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves or 1 cup (40 g) chopped fresh (optional); 1 teaspoon grape molasses or sugar; 2 tablespoons water

Kuku-ye sabzi

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
1 hr 25

Appears in

Food of Life

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

About

Herb kuku is a traditional New Year’s dish in Iran. The green of the herbs symbolizes rebirth and the eggs represent fertility for the year to come. Kuku is a complete and wonderful dish for vegetarians.

Ingredients

Garnish

1 tablespoon oil, butter, or ghee*
⅓ cup (50 g)

Asia
Iran
Starter
Main course
Snack
Side dish
New Year
Southeast Asia
Vegetarian

Method

To make the garnish: In a wide skillet place 1 tablespoon oil, the barberries, grape molasses, and 2 tablespoons water, and stir-fry for 4 minutes over medium heat (beware, barberries burn easily). Transfer the barberries to a small bowl and set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in the skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions until lightly golden. Remove the o