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Stuffed Onions

Cultural Context

Stuffed onions have roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly in Syria, where they are often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish reflects the region's rich agricultural heritage, utilizing locally available ingredients like onions and spices. Variations exist across cultures, with different fillings and cooking methods, showcasing the dish's adaptability and global appeal.

SyrianSYmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 large onions
2 cups basmati rice
1/2 cup canola oil
1 small can of tomato paste
1/2 bunch of parsley
2 potatoes
2 lemons
1.5 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
regular tap water
parchment paper

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bulgur wheat

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a gluten-free alternative, while rice is a budget-friendly substitute.

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds are lower in calories, while walnuts are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is often less expensive.

1

Cook the onions in hot water for half an hour to soften them.

2

Cut the onions halfway through from the center down to separate the layers.

3

Shock the cooked onions in ice water to cool them off and make them easier to handle.

4

Cut the potatoes into half-inch thick slices to layer at the bottom of the pot.

5

In a bowl, mix basmati rice, chopped onions, parsley, 3/4 of the tomato paste, 1/2 of the canola oil, and the juice of one lemon.

6

Stuff the softened onion shells with the rice mixture, being careful not to overstuff them.

7

Layer the bottom of the pot with the potato slices and any leftover boiled onions.

8

Arrange the stuffed onions in the pot.

9

Make a sauce with regular tap water, the remaining tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the juice of half a lemon; whisk until smooth.

10

Pour the sauce over the stuffed onions until almost covered.

11

Cover the pot with parchment paper and a lid.

12

Bring to a boil, then cook for half an hour on medium-high heat.

13

After half an hour, turn off the heat and let it rest for another half an hour.

14

Bring it back to a boil and then cook for an hour on low heat without opening the pot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingstuffing

Equipment Needed

potknifecutting boardbowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Kebbeh MakliKebbehStuffed Onions with Meat

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