Mahshi (Egypt)

Mahshi means “stuffed,” and in Egypt, it usually refers to zucchini, eggplants, or grape leaves filled with herbed rice.

Recipe (Stuffed Zucchini):
Ingredients:

• 6 zucchini, hollowed

• 1 cup rice

• 1 tomato, grated

• 1 onion, minced

• 2 tbsp parsley, dill

• Salt, pepper, allspice

• Tomato sauce for cooking

Instructions:

1. Mix rice with herbs, tomato, onion, and spices.

2. Stuff each zucchini.

3. Place in a pot, cover with tomato sauce, and simmer for 45 minutes.

4. Serve warm.