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Mahshi
Hollow zucchini and peppers, leaving walls. Mix rice, chopped herbs, onion, garlic, cumin, 2 tbsp oil, salt and a spoon of tomato.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Mahshi take?
1 hr 35 min all in — 40 min prep, 55 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 5 people. 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, Dairy-free, Gluten-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Dutch oven, Chef's knife.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1½ tsp.
What can I use instead?
Zucchini → Vine leaves or cabbage. Warak or krump. Same rice, tighter roll.
Any tips from this recipe?
A potato slice under the vegetables stops scorching. A spoon of mince in the rice is a meat mahshi. Still herb-loud.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.