Stuffed squash
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Stuffed squash, courgette, marrow, mahshi, or zucchini is a dish common in the region of the former Ottoman Empire from the Balkans to the Levant and Egypt, a kind of dolma. It consists of various kinds of squash or zucchini stuffed with rice and sometimes meat and cooked on the stovetop or in the oven. The meat version is served hot, as a main course. The meatless version is considered an "olive-oil dish" and is often eaten at room temperature or warm.
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Alternative names | Stuffed zucchini |
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Type | Dolma |
Course | Main course |
Region or state | the former Ottoman domain: the Balkans, Egypt, Turkey, and the Levant |
Associated cuisine | Ottoman cuisine |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Summer squashes, minced meat, rice |
Ingredients generally used | onions, spices, tomato sauce |
Similar dishes | Stuffed peppers |
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