Kuku-ye Sabsi

Name: Kuku-ye Sabsi
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 6–8 eggs; 4 ounces spinach, shredded; 8 scallions, chopped; 1/2–2/3 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs; 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional); 2 tablespoons raisins (optional); Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter or vegetable oil

December 9, 2011

The traditional Iranian New Year’s Day specialty is made with a number of green herbs and leaves. Its greenness is a symbol of fruitfulness in the coming year, bringing prosperity and happiness. Any favored herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, dill, chervil, tarragon, chives, and cilantro, may be used.

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