Stuffed Marrows (qarabaghli Mimli)
Stuffed Marrows (Qarabaghli Mimli) is a traditional Maltese dish that features tender marrows filled with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, rice, and herbs. This hearty and comforting dish is perfect for a family meal or a special occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 large marrows
- 500g ground meat (beef or pork)
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Cut the tops off the marrows and scoop out the seeds to create a hollow cavity.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the meat and rice mixture into the hollowed-out marrows.
- Place the stuffed marrows in a large pot and add enough water to cover them halfway.
- Cover the pot and simmer over low heat for 1 hour, or until the marrows are tender and the filling is cooked through.
- Serve the stuffed marrows hot, garnished with additional 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
Large pot Knife Cutting board Bowl
Tools
Oven Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the stuffed marrows with a side of crusty bread and a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, replace the ground meat with a mixture of cooked lentils and chopped vegetables.
Cost
$15