Mahshi

محشي · Maḥshī

Ingredients13

• small zucchini8
• short-grain rice200 g
• ground beef150 g
• tomato2
• onion1
• fresh parsley30 g
• fresh dill15 g
• tomato paste2 tbsp
• olive oil3 tbsp
• lemon juice2 tbsp
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• ground allspice1/2 tsp

Method

1. Wash the zucchini and hollow them with a corer, leaving a thin wall and the stem end intact.
2. Mix the rice, ground beef, finely chopped onion, parsley, dill, salt, pepper, and allspice.
3. Stuff each zucchini loosely so the rice has room to expand, and seal the open ends with a small piece of tomato.
4. Arrange the zucchini in a pot, scatter chopped tomato over them, and add tomato paste mixed with water to just cover.
5. Drizzle with olive oil, cover, and simmer gently for about 50 minutes until the rice is cooked and the zucchini are tender.
6. Stir in the lemon juice, simmer 5 minutes more, then rest briefly before serving.