May 14, 2022 · Kousa is another name for squash or zucchini in Arabic. They’re often called Mexican Squash, Mexican Zucchini or Grey Zucchini. Their shape – short and wide – is ideal for stuffing. So this Lebanese Kousa recipe is essentially spiced ground beef with rice stuffed in the kousa and cooked in a garlicky tomato broth.

Jul 27, 2011 · Kousa is the Arabic word for squash or zucchini, often also referred to as Mexican squash, and gray squash. Their short and somewhat wide shape makes them perfect for …

Jul 12, 2021 · Some zucchini (kousa in Arabic) are better for stuffing as they keep their shape when cooked in the tomato sauce. My favourite is the ' Magda ' variety which is small and light green in colour. I also feel they have a sweeter taste than the larger green zucchini.

Feb 26, 2021 · This traditional Lebanese dish, kousa or kousa mahshi, is stuffed squash filled with ground beef, rice and Middle Eastern spices. The stuffed yellow squash is then cooked in tomato sauce until tender, and served with yogurt or labneh.

Jul 25, 2023 · Kousa is stuffed with a savory meat and rice mixture and simmered in a flavorful tomato broth until tender in this flavorful Lebanese Stuffed Kousa Squash. Late summer is one of my favorite times of the year for one very simple reason: the farmers market is finally overflowing with juicy, ripe produce from every color of the rainbow.

"Kusa - AKA Lebanese Squash / Zucchini / Courgette, Cucuzza. This is a recipe for a quick & simple version of the traditional stuffed Kusa dish." Preheat oven to 350ºF. Hollow out each zucchini using a zucchini / apple corer or small, flexible paring knife, leaving 1/8-inch-thick walls.

Aug 2, 2020 · Kousa, a short, wide Middle Eastern squash, is the perfect size for stuffing. It is sometimes called Lebanese squash, Mexican zucchini, or gray zucchini and sports spelling variations like: coosa, cusa, or kusa. Whatever you call it, kousa squash is a true delight.

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Aug 9, 2018 · Vegetarian stuffed koosa is based on the classic Lebanese dish of hollowed-out, stuffed summer squash poached in tomato. Kousa is a lighter green version of zucchini. Want …

Apr 1, 2019 · In this recipe the Kousa is stuffed with a mixture of spiced meat and rice, simmered in a rich tomato broth. It’s a delicious, rustic dish with a sweet scent of cinnamon and spice. 1 pound of grass fed ground lamb or beef, or poultry. 2.5 …