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John E. Finn’s Persian Eggplant Omelet (Kuku-ye Bademjan)

PerfectOmelet_Fresh Eggs_IllustrationThis is one of my favorite omelets. I learned it from a fellow student in culinary school. She would whip up several of these for “family meal,” a ritualistic occasion where students just new to the restaurant kitchen cooked for the entire staff. All too often, this became a good-natured competition to see which class could outdo the others. You can also cook this omelet in the oven, like a frittata. Some folks suggest that you dice and salt the eggplant and place in a colander if you think it may be bitter.

— John E. Finn

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The Pefect Omelet by John FinnExcepted from The Perfect Omelet: Essential Recipes for the Home Cook by John E. Finn. Published by The Countryman Press, ©2017 John E. Finn. Illustrations by Diane L. Wright.

The Pefect Omelet by John Finn
Persian Eggplant Omelet (Kuku-ye Bademjan)
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Master Technique for this omelet: Flat/Frittata
  • Coursebreakfast, brunch, Main course, Main Dish
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Servings
4 people
The Pefect Omelet by John Finn
Persian Eggplant Omelet (Kuku-ye Bademjan)
Votes: 1
Rating: 5
You:
Rate this recipe!
Print Recipe
Master Technique for this omelet: Flat/Frittata
  • Coursebreakfast, brunch, Main course, Main Dish
Servings
4 people
Servings
4 people
Ingredients
  • 2 cups diced eggplant
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup sliced zucchini
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 6 eggs mixed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or olive oil
  • Mint or basil sprig for garnish
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Preheat the broiler.
  2. Preheat a nonstick, ovenproof 10- or 12-inch skillet (a seasoned cast-iron skillet is also a good choice) over medium to medium-low heat.
  3. Lightly sauté the eggplant, onion, and zucchini with salt and pepper in 2 tablespoons of olive oil until the vegetables are tender. Add the turmeric and cinnamon and stir gently to incorporate the spices. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Whisk the eggs, parsley, water, salt, and pepper with a fork until just combined.
  5. Add a tablespoon of butter, if necessary, swirl to coat the pan, and when it shimmers, add the eggs to the eggplant mixture. Cook over low heat until the eggs set, approximately 6 to 8 minutes. If there is uncooked egg, lift an edge up and tilt the pan so the uncooked egg runs underneath the cooked egg.
  6. Finish the kuku under the broiler until the eggs are firm and are slightly brown, perhaps a minute or two.
  7. Garnish with a sprig of mint or basil.

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