EGGPLANT (AUBERGINE) KUKU (PERSIAN EGGPLANT)

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Make and share this Eggplant (Aubergine) Kuku (Persian Eggplant) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large eggplants or 6 small eggplants, peeled and cut into thin strips
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil, butter or 1/2 cup ghee
2 large onions, peeled and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
4 eggs
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel the eggplants, cut them lengthwise in quarters if they are large, and salt them to remove bitternes if necessary.
  • Brush each side of the eggplant pieces with eggwhite to reduce the oil needed for frying.
  • In a skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and stir-fry for 10 minutes, until translucent.
  • Add the eggplant and garlic and stir-fry 10 minutes longer, until all sides are lightly golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Pour 4 tablespoons of oil into an 8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
  • Break the eggs into a large bowl.
  • Add the parsley, saffron water, lime juice, baking powder, flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Beat thoroughly with a fork.
  • Add the eggplant, onion and garlic and mix thoroughly.
  • Pour the mixture into the dish and bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, until the edge is golden brown.
  • Serve the kuku from the baking dish or unmold it by loosening the edge with a knife and inverting the dish onto a serving platter.
  • Remove the parchment paper.

Angel Makibi
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This recipe is too complicated. I'm not going to try it.


Smiley Frown
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.


Ror Jan
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This recipe looks delicious. I can't wait to try it!


Bilal Mughal official
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I'm going to try this recipe next time I have guests over.


Jonas James
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I love that this recipe is healthy and nutritious.


Chinedu nnaemeka
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This dish is perfect for a vegetarian or vegan meal.


Odin Fregoso
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!


Jackie Argila
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This is the best kuku sabzi recipe I've found online. Thanks for sharing!


Believe Celestine
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Trevlyn Jood
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This dish is so flavorful and satisfying. I can't get enough of it!


FF BACK GAMER
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite dishes!


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This is a great recipe for using up leftover rice.


Jahangir Hassan
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Ismail Mia
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Markel B
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it.


Angelina Souffrant
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I've never had kuku sabzi before, but I was really impressed with this recipe. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious.


Prince Emon
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This is the best kuku sabzi I've ever had! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect.