Persian Herb Frittata
- Total Time
- 2 hours
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Ingredients
- ½cup barberries
- 1cup (about 4 ounces) chopped parsley
- 1cup (about 4 ounces) chopped cilantro
- 1cup (about 4 ounces) chopped scallions, white part only
- ⅔cups (about 6 large leaves) chopped romaine lettuce
- 4large eggs
- 2teaspoons kosher salt
- 2teaspoons black pepper
- ½cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- ½cup olive oil
- Yogurt for serving, optional.
Preparation
- Step 1
In a small bowl, soak the barberries in cold water for 20 minutes. Using a sharp knife, finely chop the parsley, cilantro, scallions and romaine lettuce; combine in a large mixing bowl.
- Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine eggs, salt and pepper. Whisk just until frothy. Drain the barberries, making sure to discard any small stones.
- Step 3
Place an 11-inch skillet over medium heat. Add ¼ cup and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and heat until shimmering. Add the beaten eggs, barberries and walnuts to the chopped greens. Mix well, and pour into skillet, spreading it evenly. Cover the pan, and cook until set, about 10 minutes.
- Step 4
Uncover skillet and divide the frittata into four wedges, separating them from one another slightly so that the liquid from the frittata can evaporate. Reduce the heat to low, and cook uncovered until the underside is browned, about 40 minutes.
- Step 5
Turn the frittata over, one wedge at a time. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil inside the edge of the skillet and between each wedge. Continue to cook uncovered until the underside is browned and the frittata is compact and crisp on both sides, an additional 40 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature, with yogurt on the side, if desired.
Private Notes
Cooking Notes
I have some comments that could be helpful:
1- This is called KouKou or KouKou Sabzi (means green), could be originally an Armenian dish.
2-We have cooked it using baby spinach or Kale leaf instead of other herbs, as well
3-Better to use a food mixer or grinder, the more granular the herbs the better, and keep the juice as well.
4-Other variants are Potatos (KouKou Sibzamini), Potato with sugar (kouKou Ghandi) and Eggplant( KouKou Bademjan)
You could try cranberries, but a lot of people make it without barberry as well. Hope that is helpful
Is there a substitute for the barberries, something not readily available in your typical grocery store?
You could try cranberries, but a lot of people make it without barberry as well. Hope that is helpful
I have some comments that could be helpful:
1- This is called KouKou or KouKou Sabzi (means green), could be originally an Armenian dish.
2-We have cooked it using baby spinach or Kale leaf instead of other herbs, as well
3-Better to use a food mixer or grinder, the more granular the herbs the better, and keep the juice as well.
4-Other variants are Potatos (KouKou Sibzamini), Potato with sugar (kouKou Ghandi) and Eggplant( KouKou Bademjan)
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