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Mahshi Koosa (Stuffed Zucchini)

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Mahshi 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!

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PREP TIME

30 mins

COOK TIME

30 mins

COURSE

Savory Recipes

CUISINE

Middle Eastern Food Recipes

SERVINGS

1 People

CALORIES

not defined

INGREDIENTS

  • 2

    large onions, chopped
  • 1

    liter of blended tomato juice
  • .5

    cup short grain rice

  • A bunch fresh parsley, chopped

  • A bunch fresh dill, chopped

  • A bunch fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1

    tsp cumin
  • 1

    tsp fine coriander seeds
  • 1

    tsp salt
  • 1

    tsp black pepper
  • 3

    tbsp olive oil
  • 1

    tbsp tomato paste
  • 1

    tbsp sugar
  • 1

    tbsp harissa, optional
  • 1

    kg zucchini
  • .25

    tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Preparing the zucchini:
      - Hollow out the zucchini after washing it.
      - Sprinkle zucchini with salt and leave it aside in a tub of water. 
    2. Mix the ingredients of the stuffing together then add the seasoning. 
    3. Start stuffing the zucchini with the rice stuffing and fill them 3/4 of the way through. 
    4. Add each stuffed zucchini in a deep pot standing, open side facing up. 
    5. Stuff the remaining zucchini add them to the pot. 
    6. Strain the liquid of the stuffing into the pot until it fills around ¼ of the way. 
    7. Bring the pot to a boil on medium-high heat then let it simmer for 5 minutes. 
    8. Lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 20 minutes. 
    9. Served with salad and a choice of protein.

KEYWORD

mahshy kosa,stuffed zucchini

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