Kousa Mahshi (algerian Stuffed Zucchini With Rice And Ground Meat)
Kousa Mahshi is a traditional Algerian dish made with zucchini stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice and ground meat. This dish is a popular choice for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
- 4 large zucchinis
- 1 cup of rice
- 300g of ground meat (beef or lamb)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the zucchinis and hollow them out using a spoon, leaving about ¼ inch of flesh. Reserve the zucchini flesh for later use.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, ground meat, chopped onion, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the hollowed zucchinis with the rice and meat mixture, and place them in a deep pot.
- Chop the reserved zucchini flesh and scatter it around the stuffed zucchinis in the pot.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the stuffed zucchinis and pour the broth into the pot.
- Cover the pot and cook the stuffed zucchinis over medium heat for 45-50 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender and the rice is cooked.
- Once cooked, remove the stuffed zucchinis from the pot and place them on a serving dish.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Deep pot Spoon Knife Bowl
Tools
Oven Cutting board Cooking pot
Serving suggestions
Serve the Kousa Mahshi with a side of yogurt and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, you can replace the ground meat with cooked chickpeas or lentils.
Cost
$15