Sheikh Mahshi (assyrian Stuffed Eggplant)
Sheikh Mahshi is a traditional Assyrian dish made with eggplant, stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, ground meat, and aromatic spices. This dish is a delicious representation of Assyrian cuisine and is perfect for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
- 4 small eggplants
- 1 cup ground beef or lamb
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the eggplants and carefully scoop out the flesh, leaving the shells intact. Chop the scooped-out flesh and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, rice, chopped onion, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stuff the hollowed-out eggplants with the meat and rice mixture.
- Place the stuffed eggplants in a deep skillet or baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and pour the broth into the bottom of the dish.
- Cover the skillet or dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the eggplants are tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve the Sheikh Mahshi hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Skillet or baking dish Foil
Tools
Knife Cutting board Mixing bowl
Serving suggestions
Sheikh Mahshi is delicious when served with a side of creamy yogurt and a fresh salad.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the ground meat with cooked lentils and add extra vegetables to the stuffing mixture.
Cost
$15