Stuffed Zucchini
Country: Egypt
Stuffed zucchini is a traditional dish where zucchinis are hollowed out and filled with a delicious mixture of rice, onions, tomatoes, and spices. The zucchinis are arranged in a pot, covered with broth, and then cooked slowly until the rice becomes tender and the flavors blend together. This dish is popular in Egypt and across the Middle East
Ingredients
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1 Kilogram
of zucchini
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0.5 Kilogram
of rice
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2 Piece
of onion
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1 Teaspoon
of garlic
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4 Cup
of tomato juice
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2 Tablespoon
of Tomato paste
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1 Cup
of Dill
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1 Cup
of Parsley
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1 Cup
of coriander
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1 Teaspoon
of Salt
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1 Teaspoon
of Ground cumin
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1 Teaspoon
of Ground black pepper
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3 Cup
of Chicken broth
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2 Tablespoon
of Butter
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1 Tablespoon
of oil
Instructions
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1
Wash the zucchini and hollow it out using a corer
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2
To prepare the stuffing, in a pot on the stove, put 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil, then add the finely chopped onion and cook until it wilts. Then add the tomato juice, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, and 1 teaspoon of garlic. Add the spices (salt, black pepper, cumin, and stuffing spices) and stir the mixture well. Let it cook until it thickens
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3
Fill each zucchini with the stuffing without pressing too hard to prevent them from bursting during cooking
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4
Arrange the zucchini neatly in the pot, then add the broth (chicken or beef, depending on what's available) and place a heavy plate on top. Let it cook on low heat for about 45 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked
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5
If chicken or beef broth is not available, you can add water with a tablespoon of tomato paste, salt, black pepper, and a cube of ready-made chicken broth
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