Kookoo Morgh
Chicken and Herb Frittata
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 6 in 10 Iranian dishes.
What it is
A savory Iranian frittata made with shredded chicken, fresh herbs, eggs, and onions, lightly spiced with turmeric. Pan-fried to a golden crisp. Naturally low in carbs and very satisfying.
Key ingredients
Shredded chicken, eggs, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, fresh dill, onions, turmeric, salt, black pepper, cooking oil (e.g., vegetable oil, olive oil).
Optional tweaks
Ensure no flour or breadcrumbs are used as binders (typical in home cooking, but restaurant versions might add a tiny amount). Request no bread or rice on the side.
Say this to the waiter (Persian)
برای کوکو مرغ، لطفاً تأیید کنید آرد یا پودر سوخاری استفاده نشده است. بدون نان و برنج سرو کنید.
For the Kookoo Morgh, confirm no flour or breadcrumbs are used. No bread or rice on the side.
Watch out for
Potential use of a small amount of flour or breadcrumbs as a binder. Often served with bread (naan) or rice; these must be explicitly omitted.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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