Ghormeh Sabzi Mezze Starter
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Mezze and Starters

Ghormeh Sabzi Mezze Starter

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Flaky, all-butter golden pastry filled with a delicately spiced sweet filling, baked until crisp and aromatic.

Ingredients

  • • 5 large eggs
  • • 2 cups fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • • 1 cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
  • • 1/2 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • • 1 tsp salt
  • • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Fry the chopped herbs with the fenugreek in 1 tbsp oil for 5 minutes until darkened and dry.

2
Phase 2

Beat the eggs with the turmeric and salt.

3
Phase 3

Fold the cooled herbs through the eggs until evenly combined.

4
Phase 4

Pour into an oiled dish and bake at 180C for about 25 minutes until just set.

5
Phase 5

Rest 10 minutes, then cut into small squares.

6
Phase 6

Serve at room temperature with yogurt and flatbread.