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Kuku Sabzi
Also known as: کوکو سبزی
A Persian herb-rich egg dish packed with leek, parsley, dill and cilantro and gently spiced with turmeric.
About Kuku Sabzi
Kuku sabzi is a Persian herb kuku in which greens dominate the eggs. This profile follows Saveur's leek, potato and mixed-herb version.
It is deeply herbal and savoury, with fresh dill, parsley and cilantro lifted by leek and warm turmeric.
The kuku is vivid green within, golden and lightly crisp outside, and cut into substantial wedges.
Allergens in this recipe
Contains: Egg.
Other allergen details are unconfirmed.
Ingredients vary by restaurant. Confirm your allergens with staff before ordering.
Ingredients in Kuku Sabzi
Persian Leek and Herb Kuku.
- CilantroFresh herb base
- DillFresh herb base
- ParsleyFresh herb base
- LeekMild allium body
- PotatoSoft structure
- EggsBinding base
- TurmericEarthy colour and spice
- SaltSeasoning
- Black pepperPeppery seasoning
- Vegetable oilPan cooking
Ingredient details & uncertainties
Allergen information is incomplete. Unconfirmed details do not establish that an allergen is absent.
- Cilantro:
- Dill:
- Parsley:
- Leek:
- Potato:
- Eggs:
- Turmeric:
- Salt:
- Black pepper:
- Vegetable oil: . The source does not specify the vegetable-oil formulation
Recipe-specific unresolved details
- Unspecified vegetable-oil formulation
Origins & food traditions
Kuku sabzi is a well-established Persian herb egg dish associated particularly with Nowruz; the selected Saveur formula names the leek-and-herb style directly.
Countries
- Iran
- IranCatalogue link pending review
Cuisines & regions
- Iranian Cuisine
- Persian Cuisine
- Persian CuisineCatalogue link pending review