Crispy on the outside, tender and soft on the inside, these Persian potato patties (Kookoo Sibzamini) are delicious and easy to make. If you are interested in Persian dishes, you must know that most of them are served with rice but Kookoo Sibzamini is an exception. A quick meal for dinner or lunch served with bread.
What Is Kookoo Sibzamini?
Kookoo Sibzamini or Persian potato pancakes are a type of savory side dish made from mashed potatoes mixed with grated onion, eggs, herbs, and seasonings. They are typically shaped into patties and fried until golden on both sides. Kookoo Sibzamini can be enjoyed on its own or served as a side dish along with many other delicious options.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: Persian food recipes typically involve long cooking processes and require a certain level of culinary skills but Kookoo Sibzamini(Persian potato patties) may be classified as a food that has a simple and easy-to-follow recipe.
- Simple ingredients: Easy and budget-friendly meal. With just 6 simple ingredients you can make these soft potato patties!
- Versatile and easily adaptable: Feel free to spice the recipe up by adding mozzarella cheese, breadcrumbs, or the seasoning of your choice.
Kookoo Sibzamini Ingredients
- Potatoes: Use Yukon gold or yellow potatoes. Boil potatoes until fork tender. It will take 20 to 25 minutes for quartered potatoes.
- Egg: The egg in the recipe helps the patties hold together, keep their shape, and not fall apart.
- Onion: You should take the onion juice well after grating because otherwise, the potato patties will fall apart during cooking.
- Salt, pepper, and turmeric
Oil
How to Make Kookoo Sibzamini?
- Rise potatoes under cold running water and scrub them with a vegetable brush. Transfer the potatoes to a saucepan or pot. Cover the potatoes with 1 inch of water.
- Bring the water to a boil. Once it comes to a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium. Let the potatoes cook for about 20-30 minutes, or until fork-tender.
- After the potatoes are cooked, allow them to cool slightly then remove their skin. Next, mash the potatoes with a potato masher, then add them into a large bowl.
- Peel the onion and grate it. Gently squeeze the grated onion and drain the extra water. Add it to the bowl containing the grated potatoes.
- Break the eggs into a separate bowl and stir well with a fork until smooth.
- Then add salt, black pepper, and turmeric to the eggs. Adding chopped parsley is totally optional. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and flavor.
- Next, add the egg mixture to the potatoes and mix well. The batter is read!
- Pour some oil into the pan and allow the oil to heat up. Drop in a small spoonful of batter; if it sizzles in the oil, the pan is ready. Make small round-shaped patties or spoon the potato mixture into the oil.
- Fry potato patties on both sides until golden brown. Serve with fresh and juicy tomatoes, cucumber pickles, and bread.
Expert Tips
- Adding 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture will make your potato patties Extra light and fluffy.
- You can add some chopped fresh parsley, dried mint, or dried thyme to the potato mixture for a burst of flavor.
- Add a teaspoon of bloomed saffron to the potato mixture to have vibrant yellow potato patties.
Variations
- Mozzarella cheese: Adding mozzarella cheese to the potato patties will give them a very special touch, but keep in mind that the calorie content will increase significantly.
- Breadcrumbs: For frying the potato patties, mix the breadcrumbs with some salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Take some potato mixture and shape it with your hand and then cover it with breadcrumbs. Fry potato patties on both sides until golden brown.
- Kookoo Sibzamini with raw potatoes:
Storage
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that reheated Persian potato patties may have a bit heavier texture.
FAQs
Why Are My Persian Potato Pancakes Falling Apart?
If the oil is not heated properly before adding the potato pancakes, they tend to stick and fall apart. Do not flip the patties too soon. Be patient and let them cook for a few minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown on the edges.
Can I Reheat Kookoo Sibzamini
Yes, you can definitely reheat Persian potato patties. The best way to do this is to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), place the potato patties in an oven-safe dish, and warm it in the oven for about 5-10 minutes, or until heated through.
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Ingredients
- 1 small yellow onion, grated
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large potatoes
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Salt, pepper, and turmeric
- Oil
Instructions
Step 1
Rise potatoes under cold running water and scrub them with a vegetable brush. Transfer the potatoes to a saucepan or pot. Cover the potatoes with 1 inch of water.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil. Once it comes to a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium. Let the potatoes cook for about 20-30 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Step 3
After the potatoes are cooked, allow them to cool slightly then remove their skin. Next, mash the potatoes with a potato masher, then add them into a large bowl.
Step 4
Peel the onion and grate it. Gently squeeze the grated onion and drain the extra water. Add it to the bowl containing the grated potatoes.
Step 5
Break the eggs into a separate bowl and stir well with a fork until smooth.
Step 6
Then add salt, black pepper, and turmeric to the eggs. Adding chopped parsley is totally optional. Fresh parsley adds a pop of color and flavor. Next, add the egg mixture to the potatoes and mix well.
Step 7
Pour some oil into the pan and allow the oil to heat up. Drop in a small spoonful of batter; if it sizzles in the oil, the pan is ready. Make small round-shaped patties or spoon the potato mixture into the oil.
Step 8
Fry potato patties on both sides until golden brown. Serve with fresh and juicy tomatoes, cucumber pickles, and bread.
2 comments
one of the best kookoo in persian food recipe
Hi,
Is there a way to make it vegan? Something else instead of the egg? Thank you