MIDDLE-EASTERN HERB OMELETTE
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.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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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Kenneth Nnaoma
[email protected]This was my first time making an omelet and it turned out great! This recipe is easy to follow and the omelet was delicious.
Matty Nickolson
[email protected]I'm not sure what all the hype is about. This omelet was just okay.
Dead Doge
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was too complicated and the end result was not worth the effort.
Jemma Wilson
[email protected]This recipe was a waste of time. The omelet was bland and flavorless.
DTMS 7
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my omelet didn't turn out as well as I hoped. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Use Garage
[email protected]The omelet was good, but I think I would have preferred it with a different combination of herbs and spices.
Md Nurulalam
[email protected]This omelet was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a great recipe.
FARID KHAN
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would feel about this omelet, but I was pleasantly surprised. The herbs and spices really complement each other and make for a delicious dish.
Sangobiyi Olanshile
[email protected]This omelet is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use whatever herbs and spices I have on hand.
Asma Naqvi
[email protected]I've never been a fan of omelets, but this one changed my mind. The herbs and spices add so much flavor and make it a really enjoyable dish.
Lala hathaway
[email protected]This is the best omelet recipe I've ever tried. The herbs and spices give it so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Khysir Woolfork
[email protected]I made this omelet for breakfast this morning and it was amazing! The herbs and spices really made it special. I will definitely be making this again.
Aana Terunga
[email protected]The omelet was delicious! I added a bit of crumbled feta cheese and it was perfect.
William Miller How much
[email protected]This herb omelet was a hit with my family! The combination of herbs and spices gave it a unique and flavorful taste. It was also very easy to make, which is a plus for busy weeknights.