Turkish; Girit Kabak Dolması
These tiny ball squash are more tasty than they seem. It has a great flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 ball squash
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 finely chopped onion
- 1 finely chopped tomato
- 1 Tbsp rice
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp mint flakes
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Directions
1. Wash squash well and trim the bottom ends. Then cut the top close to stem. Save the tops. Scoop out the pulp.
2. In a large bowl mix ground beef, onion, tomato, rice(rinsed), mint flakes, salt and pepper. Stuff hollowed-out squash with this stuffing and place the tops.
3. Place them in a saucepan. Mix 1 cup of water with tomate paste, and pour this sauce over the squash. If you like, you can also sparkle 1 tsp of sugar. Cook for 25 minutes until squash are tender.
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