Instant Meals / How to Make a Light and Nutritious Green Onion Kuku, Perfect for Ramadan

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Instant Meals / How to Make a Light and Nutritious Green Onion Kuku, Perfect for Ramadan

According to the cooking service of Saed News, Kuku Piyazche (Scallion Kuku) is one of the tastiest Iranian dishes that you can prepare quickly, and its flavor is unique due to the scallions it contains. The recipe for Kuku Piyazche varies in different parts of Iran, with people adding different ingredients to enhance its taste. Depending on your personal preference, you can add various ingredients to this dish. In this article, we’ll teach you how to make different versions of Kuku Piyazche, so stay with us!

How to Make Kuku Piyazche

  • Serves: 4 people

  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes

  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes

  • Difficulty Level: Easy

Kuku Piyazche, a Unique yet Nutritious Meal
We’ll start by teaching you how to make a quick version of Kuku Piyazche, and then we’ll share how to make different variations of this dish. To make the simplest version of Kuku Piyazche, gather the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Kuku Piyazche

  • 2 cups chopped scallions

  • 3 eggs

  • Salt, pepper, turmeric (to taste)

  • 1 teaspoon flour

  • 2 tablespoons oil

These ingredients are for preparing Kuku for four people. If you want to make this dish for more or fewer people, just adjust the quantities accordingly. For example, to make it for two people, you would halve the ingredients.

How to Make Kuku Piyazche
You can find step-by-step photos of Kuku Piyazche on social media, but here, we’ll explain the process step by step:

  1. First, wash and chop the scallions.

  2. Then, place the chopped scallions in a large bowl, crack the eggs into the bowl, and add them to the scallions.

  3. Mix the scallions and eggs, then add salt, pepper, and turmeric.

  4. Add a little flour to the mixture and stir.

  5. Heat some oil in a pan, then pour the Kuku mixture into the pan. Lower the heat and let it cook for about 15 minutes. Once one side is fried, flip it over and cook the other side.

Your Kuku Piyazche is now ready to serve. If you liked this dish, you can also check out our recipe for Kuku Sabzi.

Different Versions of Kuku Piyazche
As mentioned earlier, Kuku Piyazche comes in various versions, which we’ll discuss below. Before that, we recommend reading our article on making different types of Kotlet (meat patties) if you like bite-sized foods.

Kuku Piyazche and Tareh (Leek)
Kuku Piyazche and Tareh is one of the tastiest versions of this dish. To make this, simply add chopped Tareh (leek) to the basic Kuku Piyazche ingredients. For added fragrance, you can also add some dried mint to the mixture.

Kuku Piyazche with Chicken
For this version, start by boiling chicken. Once boiled, shred the chicken and add it along with garlic powder to the basic Kuku Piyazche ingredients. For added flavor, you can also add a grated potato to the mixture. When boiling the chicken, add turmeric, bell pepper, onion, and carrot to the water to neutralize the chicken smell.

Kuku Piyazche with Potatoes
Making Kuku Piyazche with potatoes is almost the same as making the basic version, with just one additional step. Grate two medium-sized potatoes and add them to the other ingredients. The cooking time for this version is also 30 minutes.

Kuku Piyazche with Parsley
For Kuku Piyazche with parsley, in addition to eggs and scallions, you’ll need parsley, potatoes, tareh, mint, and garlic powder. Chop the parsley, tareh, scallions, and mint, and place them in a large bowl. Then add the grated potatoes, spices, eggs, and garlic powder to the mixture. Cook the prepared mixture in a pan until it’s done.

Mojlesi (Special Occasion) Kuku Piyazche
To make a special occasion version of Kuku Piyazche, you can add parsley, tareh, and mint, as these aromatic herbs enhance the flavor of the dish. You can also add a little saffron to the ingredients for an extra touch. If you’re serving Kuku Piyazche at a party, we recommend pairing it with some Kuku Sabzi rolls.

Kuku Piyazche is Ready…
In this article, we’ve taught you how to make Kuku Piyazche. If you don’t have time to make this delicious meal, you can order it via the SnappFood app or website. With just a few clicks, you can order your favorite Kuku Piyazche and have it delivered to your doorstep. Ordering food online is the best option for enjoying a delicious Kuku Piyazche!