Servings: 4 - 6 Adults

Ingredients - Stuffing

Quantity	Unit	Ingredient
2	lbs	Zucchini
1/2	lb	Ground Beef
1	Cup	Egyptian (Short Grain) Rice
5	Cloves	Garlic
1	Tbsp	Olive Oil
-	-	7 Spices
-	-	Cinnamon
-	-	Salt
-	-	Black Pepper

Ingredients - Yogurt

Quantity	Unit	Ingredient
32	Oz	Plain Yogurt
1	-	Egg
5	Cloves	Garlic
2	Tbsp	Corn Starch
1	Tsp	White Vinegar
1	Cup	Dried Mint
-	-	Salt

Instructions - Zucchini and Stuffing

1. Core the zucchinis
   • Leave a small amount of core to ensure zucchinis do not split when stuffing expands
   • Save the insides of the zucchini for Treedi
2. Prepare the stuffing
   1. Soak the rice for at least ten minutes in cold water
   2. Add equal parts meat and rice into a bowl
   3. Add the spices to taste
   4. Mix thoroughly
3. Stuff the zucchini with the mixture, ensuring the stuffing reaches the bottom of the zucchini while retaining enough room to allow the rice to expand during cooking
4. Place the zucchini in a pot
   1. Add water until the zucchinis are covered
   2. Crush the garlic and add to the mixture, and add some more spices on top
   3. Add a plate on top to ensure zucchinis stay submerged during cooking
5. Bring to boil
6. Cover and decrease heat to a simmer
7. Cook until the Zucchini is barely soft
8. Immediately drain, and set aside for to cool
   1. Make sure to keep the water for the yogurt

Instructions - Yogurt

1. Add the yogurt, egg, corn starch, and vinegar into a large pot
   1. Add a pinch of salt to the mixture
2. Bring to a boil, constantly stirring to ensure yogurt does not clump or fall apart
3. Wait until the yogurt begins to thicken
4. Add the garlic and mint
   1. Mince the garlic and place in a small bowl
   2. Add a bit of the yogurt into the bowl, alongside the mint
   3. Mix thoroughly
   4. Add the mixture back into the pot with the yogurt
5. Heat the zucchinis in the saved water from the previous step
6. Once the zucchinis are warm, add the yogurt to the zucchinis
7. Bring to a soft boil, then simmer immediately and cover
8. Cook for 20-30 minutes, gently shake the pot every 5 minutes or so
9. Serve