Kuku sabzi herb frittata sliced in a pan

Iran · Persian

Kuku Sabzi

A Persian herb frittata with eggs, parsley, cilantro, dill and gentle spices.

  • Persian
  • 35 min total time
  • 4 base servings

Country

Iran

Cuisine

Persian

Servings

4 servings

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Total

35 min

Makes 4 servings.

Cook on low heat so the center sets without drying.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

No major allergens declared

This variant declares no major allergens. Always check labels and possible traces.

Adaptation status

Servings:4 · Version:Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

A Persian herb frittata with eggs, parsley, cilantro, dill and gentle spices.

Suitable for vegetarian diets, but not vegan because it contains egg.

This version

  • Classic
  • Vegetarian

Version

  • Classic

Contains

  • Eggs

Ingredients

  • 8eggs
  • 40gfresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 35gfresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • 30gfresh dill, finely chopped
  • 60ggreen onion, finely sliced
  • 22mlolive oil
  • 2gground turmeric
  • 5gfine salt

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Whisk eggs

    Whisk eggs with salt and turmeric until smooth.

  2. Add herbs

    Mix in parsley, cilantro, dill and green onion.

  3. Cook

    Heat oil in a pan, pour in the mixture and cook on low heat until mostly set.

  4. Finish

    Flip carefully or cover to finish cooking until the center is set.

Frequently asked questions

Can I bake kuku sabzi instead of pan-cooking?

Yes, but pan-cooking gives the traditional golden crust and tender center.

Why is egg listed as an allergen?

Egg is the structural base of this classic version.