Koukou Sibzamini – Iranian potato croquettes

Name: Koukou Sibzamini – Iranian potato croquettes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Iranian Food
Ingredients: Big potatoes: 4; Big onion: 1; Cloves of garlic: 2; Eggs: 2; Baking powder: 1 teaspoon; Turmeric: 1 teaspoon; Saffron: 1/2 teaspoon; Sunflower oil; Salt & Pepper

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Ingredients

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	4 Big potatoes
	1 Big onion
	2 Cloves of garlic
	2 Eggs
	1 teaspoon Baking powder
	1 teaspoon Turmeric
	1/2 teaspoon Saffron optionnel
	Sunflower oil
	Salt & Pepper

Cuisine:

Iranian Food

30min
Serves 4
Easy

Ingredients

4
Big potatoes
1
Big onion
2
Cloves of garlic
2
Eggs
1 teaspoon
Baking powder
1 teaspoon
Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon
Saffron
optionnel
Sunflower oil
Salt & Pepper

Directions

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Koukou Sibzamini is a sort of Iranian potato omelette quite similar to a Spanish tortilla, with onions and spices (saffron, turmeric, curry) to your tastes.

If you like egg based dish, check out all the different sorts of Koukou that exist in Iran and try the green version of this recipe: Koukou Sabzi (with fresh herbs).

Materials needed for the Koukou sibzamini recipe:

A non-stick frying pan
A grater for grating potatoes
An electric grater for those who are afraid of hurting their fingers!
A peeler

Steps

1 Done	Preparation of the Koukou Sibzamini Cook the potatoes in water and grate or mash them in a salad bowl. Note: it is better to wait for the potatoes to cool before grating or mashing them. Your koukou will hold up better when cooked.
2 Done	Fry the onions in a separate pan and finely chop the garlic.
3 Done	Add the 2 eggs, cooked onions, minced garlic, yeast, turmeric, saffron (optional), salt and pepper to the grated or mashed potatoes. You can also add herbs like parsley or basil. Mix everything well.
4 Done	Heat some sunflower oil in a pan. Form small round croquettes with your hands, lower the heat and add the koukou to the pan. For a good cooking, make sure that the Koukou is 3cm thick at most.
5 Done	Fry the Koukou Sibzamini on one side then turn it over using a plate or a flat lid. Leave to cook over low heat for a few minutes.
6 Done	Take your koukou out of the pan and wring it out using a paper towel to remove the fat.
7 Done	Enjoy your Koukou Sibzamini hot, warm or cold with mast-o-khiar (Iranian tzatziki) and season it to your liking.