Khoresh Saak
Caspian Sea tangy lemony herb sauce with carrots and fried eggs
Ingredients
- 3 bunches parsley, finely chopped
- 3 bunches cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 bunch mint, finely chopped
- 2 bunches spinach, finely chopped
- 2 bunches green onions, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to your taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 5 medium sized carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, adjust as necessary
Instructions
- Wash and remove the thicker ends of the parsley, cilantro, and mint stems and layout on a towel, and pat dry.
- Slowly incorporate the herbs, green onions, and spinach into the food processor, pulsing until they are finely chopped. Remove the mixture and set it aside.
- In a large pot, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat and saute the onion for 10 minutes until the onions are lightly brown.
- Add turmeric and saute for 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil and all the finely chopped herbs to the pot. Over medium-high heat, stir constantly while sautéing the herbs for 15-20 minutes. The herbs will first need to dry out before they begin to sauté, so patience is a virtue here!
- Once the greens have been sautéed adequately and begin to lightly brown, pour in the water, add the salt and pepper, and stir.
- Cover and bring to a gentle simmer before reducing the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the sliced carrots and lemon juice and mix well. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Serve with fried eggs and steamed basmati rice.
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