Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban (Stuffed Zucchini With Yogurt

Name: Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban (Stuffed Zucchini With Yogurt)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs zucchini, even sized (1 kg); cold water; sea salt; Filling; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon clarified butter or 1 tablespoon plain butter; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 8 ounces ground beef (250g); 1/4 cup short-grain rice; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; sea salt; fresh ground black pepper; canola oil, if ground beef is lean as needed; To finish; 1 1/4 cups cold water; goats milk yogurt (only or it will curdle) or stabilized yogurt (only or it will curdle); 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon dried mint

Servings: persons

2 lbs zucchini, even sized (1 kg)
cold water
sea salt
Filling
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon clarified butter or 1 tablespoon plain butter
1 tablespoon pine nuts
8 ounces ground beef (250g)
1/4 cup short-grain rice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
canola oil, if ground beef is lean as needed
To finish
1 1/4 cups cold water
goats milk yogurt (only or it will curdle) or stabilized yogurt (only or it will curdle)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon dried mint

1
Choose either medium or small zucchini. Wash well cut of stem end. Using a corer hollow out zucchini leaving rounded end intact. (I actually use the wrong end of a small spoon and it works for me) Try not to puncture the skin. Soak in salted water for 10 minutes.
2
Gently fry onion in butter until transparent. Add pine nuts after 10 minutes cook with onions for another 10 minutes, stir occasionally.
3
Add pan contents to ground meat, rice parsley, spice and about a teaspoon of salt, pepper and canola oil if meat is lean.
4
Fill zucchini with stuffing. (The rice expands and the meat will shrink so fill them all the way).
5
Arrange zucchini in layers in a large pot, sprinkling each layer lightly with sea salt. Add water and invert a plate on top of the zucchini and bring to a slow simmer, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour or until tender.
6
Meanwhile heat the stabilized yogurt. When it begins to simmer/boil, add garlic and boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
7
When zucchinis are cooked, remove plate and pour garlic yogurt mixture over them and leave over medium heat for 10 minutes to boil gently. Cook uncovered until sauce is thick.
8
Crush the dried mint to a coarse powder and sprinkle on top. Leave off the heat for 10 minutes before serving. Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed rice.
9
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs zucchini, even sized (1 kg), cold water, sea salt, Filling, and more.

Yes, Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban (Stuffed Zucchini With Yogurt) falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Kousa Mihshi Bi Laban (Stuffed Zucchini With Yogurt)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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