Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku) Recipe Recipe

Name: Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Clarified butter or vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper; 1 packed cup finely chopped spinach (about 3 ounces); 1 medium leek, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed, and thinly sliced crosswise; 1/3 cup finely chopped Italian parsley; 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro; 18 large eggs

Servings: persons

Clarified butter or vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
1 packed cup finely chopped spinach (about 3 ounces)
1 medium leek, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, rinsed, and thinly sliced crosswise
1/3 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
18 large eggs

1
Heat the oven to 325 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2
Coat a 13-by-9-inch baking dish with clarified butter or vegetable oil; set aside.
3
Mix together salt, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined.
4
Add spinach, leek, parsley, and cilantro and mix until evenly coated.
5
In a second large bowl, whisk eggs until yolks are broken up.
6
Pour egg mixture over greens and mix until evenly combined.
7
Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake until firm in the center, about 25 to 30 minutes.
8
Let rest 5 minutes.
9
Slice into 8 to 12 pieces and serve warm or cold.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Clarified butter or vegetable oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, and more.

Yes, Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku) Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku) Recipe

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