2021-02-14

Frittata Alle Erbe

Persian Style

Frittata Alle Erbe - Persian Style

There's nothing like the aroma of freshly chopped herbs. This delicious vegetarian food classifies as a frittata and the herb blend is typical to ones used in the Persian cuisine. The blend varies slightly from region to region and they are all delicious.

Eaten on its own or sandwiched with chopped tomatoes, pickles, a bit of hot sauce and lettuce, it makes for a great main or snack.

You could use a food processor for finely chopping the herbs but old schoolers believe the machine makes the herbs water more while chopping using a sharp knife doesn't press the herbs.

There are variations that mix chopped walnuts and/ or barberries with the herb mixture and I have noted them as options. We tend to like it plain as the flavour of the cooked herbs is quite rich and satisfying.

You can cook it in a larger pan, or do smaller portions like we do in Le Creuset mini cocottes (link below) or your everyday muffin trays.

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Prep Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Course Main Course

Cuisine Italian, Persian

Servings to 6 people

Ingredients

14 oz chives finely chopped - about 400 grams
3.5 oz green onion - green parts only finely chopped - about 100 grams
11 oz cilantro finely chopped - about 300 grams
7 oz flat leaf parsley finely chopped - about 200 grams
3 sprigs dill, thick stem removed finely chopped
1 oz spinach leaves finely chopped - about 30 grams
3 cloves garlic pressed
1 tbsp all purpose flour
2 tbsp vegetable oil
5 ea large eggs
1 tsp salt
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup barberries soaked and drained - optional
¼ cup walnuts finely chopped - optional

Instructions

If using mini cocottes or muffin tray, spray it/ them generously with oil to avoid sticking. That will be the only oil used. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
If using a large 2-3" deep pan, heat the 2 tbsp of vegetable oil on medium - low heat on the stovetop.
In a large bowl mix all the herbs, eggs, garlic, flour, salt, pepper and optional ingredients if desired. Mix well with a fork until all ingredients are combined and you end up with a smooth mixture. If you need force to mix and move your fork, add another egg. Once mixed, pour the mixture into your pan/ cocottes/ muffin tray and with a spoon, smooth the surface.
Place lids on cocottes/ place foil on top of muffin tray and cook in the oven for about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, gently remove the frittatas and flip them. Place the lids/ foil back on and cook for another 10 minutes.
On the stovetop, you would place the lid on the pan and cook for about 15-20 minutes, then remove the frittata, flip it back onto the pan and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove to plates to cool down a bit and serve.