Sheikh al-Mahshi Bakar

Golden fried zucchini rounds topped with a savory layer of spiced minced meat and fresh parsley. A delicious and practical alternative to stuffed zucchini, served with a refreshing side of cold yogurt and garlic.

🥄 Ingredients

• 750g lean minced meat
• 1/2 bunch chopped parsley (optional)
• 2 medium onions (350g) (optional)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp seven-spice mix
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp ghee for cooking the meat
• 100g pine nuts (if available)
• For the zucchini:
• 2 kg large zucchini (depending on the season)
• 1 kg full-fat yogurt
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp dried mint
• Oil for frying the zucchini

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Meat Preparation:
2. Chop the onion and sauté it in a tablespoon of ghee or oil until softened. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up into pieces. Cover and cook over low heat for 1.5 hour. Add the seven-spice mix, black pepper, salt, and pine nuts.
3. Zucchini Preparation: Wash the zucchini thoroughly to remove any dirt. Cut it into thick slices about 3 cm thick. Once the oil is hot, fry the zucchini slices until golden brown, not dark brown.
4. After frying, add the zucchini to the meat you prepared earlier. Add a cup of boiling water, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
5. Yogurt Sauce Preparation: In a deep bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, and mint. Mix well until smooth. Serve cold with rice and the zucchini slices.

🌹 Decoration

Sprinkle dried mint or chopped parsley on top.