Mahshi (tunisian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Mahshi is a traditional Tunisian dish consisting of flavorful stuffed cabbage rolls. This dish is a perfect combination of tender cabbage leaves filled with a delicious mixture of rice, ground meat, and aromatic spices. It's a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Tunisian Tunisian Cuisine Cabbage Rolls Stuffed Cabbage
Mahshi (tunisian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cabbage
  • 1 cup of rice
  • 1 lb ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and blanch them in the boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are pliable. Remove and set aside to cool.
  2. In a bowl, combine the rice, ground meat, onion, tomatoes, parsley, mint, garlic, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. Place a spoonful of the meat and rice mixture onto each cabbage leaf and roll it up, tucking in the sides to create a neat roll.
  4. Place the stuffed cabbage rolls in a large pot, seam side down. Pour the tomato sauce and broth over the rolls, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  5. Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, or until the cabbage is tender and the filling is cooked through.
  6. Serve the mahshi hot, spooning some of the tomato sauce from the pot over each roll.

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
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large pot Bowl Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon

Tools

Pot Serving spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve the mahshi with a side of creamy yogurt or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, you can replace the ground meat with cooked lentils or chickpeas for a delicious alternative.

Cost

$15