Mahshi Koosa (Stuffed Zucchini) Recipe
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Kosa is the Egyptian name for the small pale courgettes this dish is built on, and mahshi simply means stuffed.
Mahshi Koosa (Stuffed Zucchini)
OfRecipesMahshi Koosa (Stuffed Zucchini) is among the most popular dishes in the Egyptian culture and the Egyptian cuisine. If you love Zucchini, you must try this recipe!
PREP TIME
30 mins
COOK TIME
25 mins
SERVINGS
6 servings
CALORIES
200 kcal
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2
large onions, chopped
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1
liter of blended tomato juice
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.5
cup short grain rice
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A bunch fresh parsley, chopped
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A bunch fresh dill, chopped
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A bunch fresh coriander, chopped
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1
tsp cumin
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1
tsp fine coriander seeds
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1
tsp salt
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1
tsp black pepper
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3
tbsp olive oil
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1
tbsp tomato paste
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1
tbsp sugar
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1
tbsp harissa, optional
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1
kg zucchini
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.25
tsp salt
- Preparing the zucchini:
- Hollow out the zucchini after washing it.
- Sprinkle zucchini with salt and leave it aside in a tub of water. - Mix the ingredients of the stuffing together then add the seasoning.
- Start stuffing the zucchini with the rice stuffing and fill them 3/4 of the way through.
- Add each stuffed zucchini in a deep pot standing, open side facing up.
- Stuff the remaining zucchini add them to the pot.
- Strain the liquid of the stuffing into the pot until it fills around ¼ of the way.
- Bring the pot to a boil on medium-high heat then let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 20 minutes.
- Served with salad and a choice of protein.
KEYWORD
mahshy kosa,stuffed zucchini
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DalidaJan 14, 2022
Mahshi is one of my favorite Egyptian dishes. Thank you for the recipe. Will try it.
IsabellaJul 15, 2026
Comforting and full of flavor, this stuffed zucchini recipe feels like a true home-cooked dish.