Stuffed zucchini
6 servings
90 minutes
Stuffed zucchini is a tender and aromatic dish of Russian cuisine that combines the juiciness of seasonal vegetables with the richness of meat filling. The origins of this recipe trace back to traditional home dinners where hostesses aimed to use available ingredients to create hearty and delicious meals. The delicate texture of zucchini harmonizes perfectly with juicy minced meat, complemented by rice and golden-fried onions, while stewing in sour cream gives them a pleasant softness and creamy flavor. This dish is ideal for both everyday dinners and festive gatherings, allowing one to enjoy the richness of flavor and cozy atmosphere of Russian cuisine. Serving with the sauce obtained during stewing makes each portion especially appetizing.
1
For stuffing, it's best to take small zucchini. Cut off the ends, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and rinse.
- Zucchini: 1.5 kg
2
Boil the rice. Cut the washed meat, pass it through a meat grinder, mix it with boiled fluffy rice and finely chopped fried onion, adding salt and pepper.
- Rice: 50 g
- Meat: 500 g
- Onion: 2 heads
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Stuff the zucchini with the prepared filling and fry on all sides in oil. Then transfer the zucchini to a deep dish, add broth or sour cream, cover with a lid, and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Zucchini: 1.5 kg
- Meat: 500 g
- Sour cream: 1 jar
4
When serving on the table, transfer the zucchini to a plate, slice it, and drizzle with the sauce obtained from stewing.