Egyptian Cuisine
Egyptian Mahshi Cabbage (Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Egyptian Mahshi Cabbage – tender cabbage leaves rolled around a spiced herb and rice filling, simmered in a garlicky tomato-lemon broth.
85 min
Total Time
6 servings
Servings
Hard
Difficulty
Egypt
Origin
Ingredients
- cabbage 1 head
- white rice 2 cup
- tomatoes and chopped parsley 2 pieces
- garlic 1 head
- lemon juice 2 tbsp
- mixed spices and dried mint 1 tsp
Instructions
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1
Boil the cabbage leaves in salted water until slightly tender and pliable.
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2
Mix the rice with the tomatoes, parsley, spices, and dried mint to make the filling.
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3
Place a small amount of filling on each cabbage leaf and roll it up tightly.
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4
Arrange the stuffed cabbage rolls snugly in a pot with garlic and lemon juice, then simmer until the rice is fully cooked.
