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Kuku

A thick, fluffy cake-like omelette rich in fresh herbs, very popular in Iranian cuisine. Served cold or warm with bread and yogurt, it is a picnic and everyday meal.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

140 kcal per serving

Protein
11.4 g
Carbohydrates
5.4 g
of which sugars
1.2 g
Fat
7.7 g
Fiber
1.7 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and heat an oiled baking dish in the oven for 5 minutes.
  2. Wash and dry the herbs, then chop them finely; slice the spring onions.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the flour, salt, pepper, turmeric and cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Stir in the herbs and onions, then pour the mixture into the hot dish.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden and a knife blade comes out dry.
  6. Let cool for 5 minutes, cut into portions and serve with bread and yogurt.

Variations and tips

Walnut kuku sabzi. Add 50 g of crushed walnuts to the herb mixture for more texture.

Stovetop version. Cook covered over low heat in an oiled nonstick pan for 15 minutes, then flip it to brown the other side.

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