Kuku-Ye Gerdu (Leek Omelette)

Submitted by Ms.Norrell

"Persian cuisine has a variety of interesting omelettes, and this is one of my favourites. Walnuts add richeness and flavour."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 500 g leeks, thoroughly washed, halved and sliced
• 150 g walnuts, chopped not too finely
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• black pepper
• 1 -2 teaspoon turmeric
• oil

directions

1. Heat some oil and cook the leek on middle heat for 10 minutes; set aside and let it cool.
2. Add the walnuts, eggs and spices, mix well,
3. heat some more oil in a pan and add the egg mixture.
4. Close the lid and fry for 5 minutes on middle heat.
5. Turn the omelet and fry for another 5 minutes.
6. Serve with bread and maybe a salad.
7. It is also good when cold.