Egyptian · main
Mahshi (Stuffed Vegetables)
Mahshi (Stuffed Vegetables) reads umami 5.9, citrus 4.9 and richness 4.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Egyptian main, about 1 hr 40 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 6.2 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 3.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 6.3 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 5.9 · Citrus 4.9 · Richness 4.9 · Sourness 4.8 · Herbaceous 3.2 · Sweetness 3.1 · Allium 3.0 · Salinity 2.6 · Earthy 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.4 · Fruity 2.4 · Bitterness 1.2 · Floral 1.2 · Nutty 1.0 · Heat 0.7
What's in it (16)
- 4 zucchini
- 2 bell peppers
- 4 tomatoes
- 2 onions
- 1.5 cups short-grain rice
- 1/2 lb ground beef, optional
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Time & effort: about 1 hr 40 min (40 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 84.9 kcal, 4.2 g protein, 0.8 g fat, 15.3 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Core the vegetables, leaving a thin shell.
- Combine raw rice with herbs, spices, olive oil, and optionally ground meat into a stuffing.
- Fill each vegetable cavity loosely to allow for rice expansion.
- Arrange in a deep pot, cover with a tomato-based broth, weigh down with a plate, and simmer covered until the rice is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.