Kuku (food)

Kuku
Kuku sabzi (herb kuku) topped with barberries and walnuts
TypeOmelette
CourseSide dish, main course, or midday course
Place of originIran
Associated cuisineIranian cuisine
Main ingredientsEggs
VariationsHerb kuku, potato kuku, eggplant kuku
Similar dishesFrittata, Quiche, Eggah

Kuku or kookoo (Persian: کوکو) is an Iranian dish made of whipped eggs with various ingredients folded in. It is similar to the Italian frittata, the French quiche, or an open-faced omelette, but it typically has less egg than a frittata, and is cooked for a shorter time, over a low heat, before being turned over or grilled briefly to set the top layer. It is served either hot or cold as a starter, side dish, or a main course, and is accompanied with bread and either yogurt or salad.