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Gemista
Cut lids, scoop tomato pulp and chop it. Soften onion in oil, add rice, pulp, herbs and salt. Cook 5 minutes.
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How long does Gemista take?
1 hr 40 min all in — 30 min prep, 1 hr 10 min cook. Cook and rest follow the method. Leftover storage and optional extra waits are not included.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 trays. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Vegan.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
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What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Mint → Dill. A different pie-adjacent perfume.
Any tips from this recipe?
Potato wedges in the tray are the usual extra. Mince in the rice is a meat version. This one is the fasting-adjacent tray.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.