PERSIAN ZUCCHINI FRITTATA (KUKU KADOO)

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Noura Samimi, a home cook in Manhattan Beach, California, serves this flavorful Iranian dish with rice. The Los Angeles area, of which Manhattan Beach is a part, is home to one of the world's largest Iranian migr populations. The recipe appeared in writer Sanam Lamborns story "Learning Persian," in our March 2010 issue.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tbsp. canola oil
1⁄4 tsp. minced fresh ginger
3 large onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground turmeric
5 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
and cut crosswise into 1?4"-thick slices
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper,
to taste
4 tbsp. flour
1⁄2 tsp. baking soda
7 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
Sumac, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°. Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger, onions, and garlic; cook until soft, 6-8 minutes. Add turmeric and zucchini; season with salt and pepper; cook until tender, 12-15 minutes. Stir in 3 tbsp. flour and baking soda; let cool.
  • Stir eggs into zucchini mixture. Grease a 9" x 13" casserole with remaining oil; sprinkle with remaining flour; pour in mixture. Bake until set, 25-30 minutes. Garnish with parsley and sumac.
  • SERVES 6 - 8

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