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Lebanese Kousa Mahshi
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 6 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup of long-grain rice
- 1/2 pound of ground beef
- 1/2 cup of diced onion
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon of allspice
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice
- 2 cups of tomato sauce
- 2 cups of water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the tops of the zucchinis and hollow them out using a zucchini corer or a small spoon, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh. Reserve the zucchini pulp for the filling.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, ground beef, diced onion, parsley, mint, allspice, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the hollowed zucchinis with the rice and meat mixture, leaving a little space at the top for the rice to expand. Place the stuffed zucchinis in a deep baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the tomato sauce, water, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the stuffed zucchinis in the baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the zucchinis are tender and the rice is cooked through.
- Serve the Kousa Mahshi hot, with some of the tomato sauce spooned over the top. Enjoy!
Lebanese Kousa Mahshi, also known as stuffed zucchini, is a traditional Lebanese dish with a history dating back centuries. This flavorful dish consists of hollowed zucchinis stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of rice, ground meat, tomatoes, and aromatic spices like mint, parsley, and cinnamon. The dish is then gently simmered in a tangy tomato sauce until the flavors meld together perfectly. Renowned Lebanese chefs like Kamal Mouzawak and Sanaa Abourezk have elevated this dish to new heights, while restaurants in Beirut, such as Tawlet and Em Sherif, are celebrated for their exquisite Kousa Mahshi. For the best version of this dish, seek out fresh, tender zucchinis and use high-quality spices for an authentic Lebanese flavor.
90 min
6 servings
350 calories
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