Stuffed squash

Stuffed squash
Stuffed squash
Alternative namesStuffed zucchini
TypeDolma
CourseMain course
Region or stateThe Balkans, Egypt, Turkey, and the Levant
Associated cuisineEgyptian, Levantine, Turkish
Serving temperatureHot
Main ingredientsSummer squashes, minced meat, rice
Ingredients generally usedonions, spices, tomato sauce
Similar dishesStuffed peppers

Stuffed squash, courgette, marrow, mahshi, kousa, or zucchini is a dish common in Egypt, the Levant and the Balkans. It is a kind of dolma and 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.