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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Kousa bil Laban
Stuffed zucchini with rice and minced beef, poached first and then warmed in a garlicky yogurt sauce.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 5~480 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
45 min prep 45 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep45 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the dolma
- 10 adet Small zucchini
For the filling
- 350 gr Ground beef
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Rice
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Allspice
- 0.3 çay kaşığı(~1.5 ml) Cinnamon
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For the yogurt sauce
- 800 gr Strained yogurt
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Cornstarch
- 4 diş Garlic
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Dried mint
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
General
- 1.8 tatlı kaşığı(~18 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Hollow out the zucchini with a corer, taking care not to pierce the bottoms.
- 2
Mix the rice, ground beef, grated onion, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, and half of the salt.
- 3
Fill the zucchini two thirds full, leaving room for the rice to swell as it cooks.
- 4
Arrange the stuffed zucchini in a pot, add hot water without covering them completely, and boil for 22 minutes.
22 min22:00 - 5
Whisk the strained yogurt and cornstarch while cold, then temper with 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
- 6
Turn the garlic in butter for 1 minute and add it to the yogurt sauce with the dried mint.
1 min01:00 - 7
Transfer the zucchini to the yogurt sauce, add the remaining salt, and heat for 10 minutes without boiling.
10 min10:00 - 8
Serve kousa bil laban hot with plenty of sauce.
💡 Tip: If small stuffing zucchini are unavailable, choose slim Cretan zucchini; in large zucchini the cavity widens and the filling loosens in the yogurt sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve kousa bil laban in a deep plate with plain rice pilaf and mint butter if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~480
kcal calories
24
g protein
54
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 44%Fat 36%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Kousa bil Laban make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Kousa bil Laban take?
Prep 45 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Kousa bil Laban difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Kousa bil Laban have?
Approximately 480 kcal per serving. Protein: 24g, carbs: 54g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Kousa bil Laban contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Kousa bil Laban belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Kousa bil Laban need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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