Syrian Koussa Mahshi | Meat & Rice Stuffed Zucchinis | Dalia's Kitchen
Recipe Information
Koussa Mahshi
Cultural Context
Koussa Mahshi, originating from the Levant region, is a cherished dish in Syrian cuisine, often prepared during family gatherings and festive occasions. This dish embodies the resourcefulness of home cooks, utilizing seasonal vegetables and simple ingredients to create a hearty meal. Today, Koussa Mahshi has gained popularity beyond Syria, with variations appearing in Middle Eastern restaurants worldwide, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of the region.
ground beef
🥗Healthier: ground turkey
💰Cheaper: ground pork
Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.
rice
🥗Healthier: quinoa
💰Cheaper: bulgur
Quinoa provides more protein, while bulgur is a cost-effective grain.
olive oil
🥗Healthier: avocado oil
💰Cheaper: canola oil
Avocado oil is healthier; canola oil is often cheaper.
tomato sauce
🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree
💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes
Homemade puree is fresher, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.
Cut off both ends of the zucchini and core it carefully.
Prepare a meat and rice mixture with 600 grams of ground lamb and beef, cumin, 7 spice, baharat, 1 garlic clove, cinnamon, vegetable oil, black pepper, and salt; mix well.
Add a handful of rinsed Egyptian rice to the meat mixture.
Stuff the hollowed zucchini with the meat and rice mixture, ensuring not to overstuff them.
Melt butter in a pot and add tomato paste, cooking it to remove the metallic taste.
Add cumin, baharat, salt, and pepper to the tomato paste and mix well.
Add a tiny bit of sugar to the sauce.
Add water to the sauce and press down with a plate to allow it to reduce while cooking.
Add 5-6 garlic cloves, dried mint, and lemon juice to the sauce and mix.
Pour the sauce over the stuffed zucchini and let it cook until done.
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