SALAD SHIRAZI

INGREDIENTS:

Dressing: 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

2 tablespoons rice vinegar 

2 tablespoons lime juice (lemon works too) 

1 clove of garlic, grated 

½ teaspoon salt 

¼ to ½ teaspoon of pepper (to taste) 

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Salad:

6 Persian cucumbers (Or you can use a large English cucumber if that’s what you have on hand) 

Two big handfuls of assorted cherry tomatoes (or 2 vine ripened red tomatoes if that’s what you’ve got) 

2 Scallions 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint 

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 

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INSTRUCTIONS:

You can chop everything ahead of time, but make the dressing and toss the salad just before serving. You can also dress individual portions so the leftovers keep better! 

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KUKU SABZI

 

INGREDIENTS:
7 eggs 

1 teaspoon of baking powder 

1 tablespoon advieh (A Persian spice mix; if you don’t have this, you can use spices like coriander and cumin, which are two of its components) 

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

½ teaspoon turmeric (It’s okay to skip this if you don’t have it) 

3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped 

½ cup finely chopped scallions 

½ cup finely chopped fresh dill weed 

1 cup finely chopped cilantro (Skip this if you have an aversion to cilantro!) 

1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 

2 tablespoons olive oil 

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahranheit. 

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To make the batter, break the eggs into a large mixing bowl. Add the baking powder, salt, pepper, turmeric and advieh (or component spices, if you’ve got ‘em). Beat lightly with a fork, then add the garlic, herbs, flour, and oil. Fold gently using a rubber spatula, and be careful not to over-mix. 

 

To cook the kuku, you can either use a quarter-sized sheet pan, lined with parchment paper, or a 10-inch, oven-safe pan (ideally non-stick). Oil the parchment paper well (the non-stick pan should be fine without), and then pour in the batter. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. 

 

Let it rest and cool for a few minutes before plating. Serve hot or at room temperature.