Middle-eastern Herb Omelette

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Middle-eastern Herb Omelette

Description

This is from "Herbs and Spices the Cook's Reference" by Jill Norman. This substantial omelette, something like a Spanish tortilla, is called a kookoo in Iran and eggah in the Arab countries. A tablespoon of barberries can be added to the filling. The omelette can be baked or cooked on top of the stove.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 35 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4-6
  • 5 fresh flat-leaf parsley


  • 5 fresh dill


  • 2 fresh cilantro


  • 1 fresh chives


  • 3 -4 lettuce leaves


  • 3 -4 spinach leaves, chopped


  • 2 zucchini


  • 4 scallions


  • 1⁄4 walnuts


  • 1 saffron thread


  • 6 eggs


  • salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste


  • 2 butter


  • yogurt

Directions

  • If you intend to bake the omelette, heat the oven to 350F (180C).
  • Discard the coarse stems from the parsley, dill, and cilantro, and chop these herbs with the chives, lettuce and spinach.
  • Combine with zucchini, scallions and walnuts.
  • Crush the saffron in a small mortar and stir in 2 tsp warm water.
  • Beat the eggs well, add the saffron liquid, salt and pepper. Stir into the herb mixture.
  • To bake the omelette:.
  • Butter a shallow baking dish, pour in the mixture, and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the omelette has a golden-brown crust.
  • To cook omelette on the stove-top:.
  • Heat butter in a frying pan, coating it well on the bottom and sides, pour in the mixture, and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes.
  • Turn the omelettte by reversing it onto a plate held over the pan, and cook the other side for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature, cut in wedges, with a bowl of thick yogurt.

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