Saed News: Kuku Virmuni is a traditional Gilani dish made from a combination of potatoes, herbs, rice, eggs, and more.
According to the cooking service of Saeed News, kuku is like a lifesaver for us Iranians. Whenever we return home exhausted from work and don't have much time to cook, kuku is the first and best option that comes to our rescue, allowing us to prepare a quick dinner or lunch in no time.
Iranians usually prefer potato kuku and herb kuku more than other types of kuku, and these two varieties are the most popular. However, eggplant kuku, zucchini kuku, vegetable kuku, chicken kuku, and others are also part of the kuku family, although making them requires more effort compared to herb or potato kuku. Kuku Virmuni is one of the traditional and authentic dishes from the Gilan province and the city of Astara, with a long history.
Kuku Virmuni is a delicious type of kuku made by combining cooked potatoes with kuku herbs, eggs, rice, and spices. It is very tasty and nutritious. If you'd like to make this delicious kuku at home with an easy method, follow along with this recipe.
Ingredients:
1 cooked potato
1/2 cup cooked rice
100 grams of special kuku herbs
3 eggs
Salt, black pepper, and turmeric (to taste)
Oil for frying (as needed)
Preparation Method:
To make this delicious local kuku, first grate the onion and squeeze out the excess juice. Now, grate the cooled cooked potato and add it along with the cooked rice, kuku herbs, and eggs to the onion. Then, sprinkle the salt, black pepper, and turmeric over the ingredients. Stir the mixture well until everything is evenly combined.
Next, pour some oil into a deep, suitable frying pan and heat it on the stove until the oil is hot. Pour the kuku mixture into the oil in the shape of a patty and reduce the heat to medium so the kuku can fry slowly. Once one side is golden, flip the kuku to fry the other side as well. When both sides are crispy and golden, your delicious kuku is ready to be served. Enjoy!
