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Yaprak Sarma
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Mahshi
Middle Eastern stuffed zucchini filled with rice, minced beef, tomato, herbs, and warm spices.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~430 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation
35 min prep 45 min cook 10 min rest
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep35 min
- Resting/Marinating10 min
- Cooking45 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the dolma
- 8 adet Zucchini
For the filling
- 1.2 su bardağı(~240 ml) Rice
- 350 gr Minced beef
- 2 adet Tomatoes
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 0.3 demet Parsley
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Mint
- 0.7 çay kaşığı(~3.5 ml) Black pepper
For the sauce
- 1.5 yemek kaşığı(~23 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Olive oil
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Water
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Hollow out the zucchini and lightly scrape the outsides.
- 2
Mix the rice, minced beef, grated tomatoes, chopped onion, parsley, mint, black pepper, and half of the salt.
- 3
Fill the zucchini loosely with the filling, leaving space at the openings.
- 4
Turn the olive oil and tomato paste in a pot for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the water and remaining salt, then arrange the stuffed zucchini in the pot.
- 6
Cook the mahshi covered over low heat for 42 minutes.
42 min42:00 - 7
Rest in the pot for 10 minutes and serve with its sauce.
10 min10:00
💡 Tip: Leave a finger-width gap inside the zucchini; the rice expands as it cooks, and fully packed zucchini split in the pot.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve mahshi hot with optional garlic yogurt, mint salad, and lemon wedges.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
22
g protein
56
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 20%Carbs 51%Fat 29%
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.
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FAQ
How many servings does Mahshi make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Mahshi take?
Prep 35 minutes, cooking 45 minutes, including 10 minutes of passive resting; 90 minutes in total.Is Mahshi difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Mahshi have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 56g, fat: 14g.Is Mahshi allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Mahshi belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.How many ingredients does Mahshi need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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