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Kuku

Goyerti küküsü is a delicious traditional Azeri appetizer prepared with herbs and spinach combined with eggs. It is also known as kuku sabzi in Persian.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Azerbaijani

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches fresh cilantro , finely chopped
  • 1 bunch dill , finely chopped
  • ½ bunch mint , finely chopped
  • 1 scallion , chopped
  • 2 oz. fresh spinach , finely chopped
  • 1 young garlic (green part), finely chopped
  • 5 eggs , beaten
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (clarified butter or olive oil)
For the yogurt sauce
  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic , crushed

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and beat well. Add salt and pepper.
  2. In an 8-inch (20 cm) nonstick pan, melt the butter or oil over medium heat. Pour the mixture and cook on medium-low heat for about 8 minutes.
  3. Using a knife, gently cut the kuku into 4 wedges. Carefully turn each piece to brown the other side. If necessary, add a little butter or oil in the pan.
  4. Mix the yogurt and garlic and serve kuku accompanied by the sauce.