Kousa Mahshi (Zucchini Stuffed with Rice and Meat)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Sunwhite Basmati Long Grain Rice, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 kg Zucchini, cut into small pieces
• 250 g Beef, minced
• 4 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 tsp Allspice, ground
• 0.5 tsp Cumin, ground
• 0.5 tsp Chili Pepper, ground
• 0.5 tsp Coriander, ground
• Salt And Pepper, to taste

Method

1. In a bowl, mix the meat and rice well seasoning with the spices.
2. Remove the stalks of the zucchinis then core out the interior (use a spoon or a corer). Leave about 1 centimeter thickness on the inside.
3. Stuff each zucchini (by hand or spoon) with the meat and rice mixture. Try not to overstuff the zucchinis by leaving about 1 centimeter empty at the top of each piece as the stuffing expands while it cooks.
4. In a large saucepan, add 2 to 3 cups of water along with the tomato paste, seasoning it with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat, add the stuffed zucchini, and simmer for 55 minutes to 1 hour.
6. Serve hot with the sauce.