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Iranian Persian Herb And Walnut Omelet

Name: Iranian Persian Herb And Walnut Omelet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 6 item large eggs; 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 0.5 cup fresh dill, finely chopped; 0.5 cup green onions, finely sliced; 0.33 cup walnuts, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp dried barberries, rinsed; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 3 tbsp vegetable oil

A fragrant Persian baked egg dish packed with fresh herbs, earthy walnuts, and tangy barberries cooked slowly until set and golden.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Dense Herb Frittata Setting

Using a minimal egg binder for a dense volume of finely chopped herbs, cooked slowly covered over low heat to steam-bake into a cohesive wedge.

Instructions

Step 1: Finely chop parsley, cilantro, dill, and green onions, ensuring all herbs are thoroughly washed and patted completely dry.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk eggs with ground turmeric, salt, and black pepper until uniform and slightly bubbly.

Step 3: Stir herbs, roughly chopped walnuts, and rinsed barberries into egg mixture until evenly distributed.

Step 4: Heat vegetable oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Step 5: Pour egg mixture into skillet, spread evenly with a spatula, cover with a tight lid, and cook on low heat for 12 minutes until bottom is golden brown.

Step 6: Slice into four wedges, gently flip each wedge over, and cook uncovered for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until fully cooked through.

Cooking tips

Ensure herbs are completely dry after washing to prevent excess moisture from making the omelet soggy.
If preferred, finish setting the top by placing the oven-safe skillet under a preheated oven broiler for 3 minutes instead of flipping.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Iranian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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