Kousa Mahshi bil Laban wa Tamarind (Qatari Stuffed Zucchini in Tangy Tomato Broth) – Authentic Qatar Recipe
Plump baby zucchinis stuffed with fragrant spiced rice and simmered until meltingly tender.
- Country of Origin
- 🇶🇦 Qatar (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Tender hollowed baby zucchinis, Spiced rice and beef/mushroom filling, Tomato-tamarind broth, Dried mint, Qatari bzar
Ingredients for Kousa Mahshi bil Laban wa Tamarind (Qatari Stuffed Zucchini in Tangy Tomato Broth) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender hollowed baby zucchinis, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups spiced rice and beef/mushroom filling, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup tomato-tamarind broth
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with dried mint
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Qatar seasoning (Qatari bzar, garlic, lemon juice)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, dried mint, and Qatari bzar, garlic, lemon juice for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine tender hollowed baby zucchinis and spiced rice and beef/mushroom filling with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with tomato-tamarind broth and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.