Sheikh el-Mehshi (Stuffed Zucchini)
Kousa Mahshi (Stuffed Zucchini) &sheikh Mehshi
If your favorite vegetable is squash or zucchini, then you will love this treat for sure. Kousa Mahshi is a famous stuffed zucchini dish in most Middle Eastern nations. People claim this recipe’s root is from Syria, while Greek and Turkish people believe this is their food. Nevertheless, regardless of its complex origin, Lebanese have developed their own way of cooking this dish, making it a specialty that everyone must try when they have a chance to visit Lebanon.The main ingredient in Kousa Mahshi must be zucchini. You can remove the zucchini’s core, then stuff them with a mixture of rice, minced meat (could be lamb or beef or both), butter, and spices. Some versions come with herbs as well. The best way to serve them is with pita bread, or you can accompany it with pickled veggies like radishes, cucumber, or carrots. And Kousa Mahshi should be hot or warm when consumed.
How Stuffed Zucchini is Made
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