Tabilich
(Egyptian Courgette Stew) Recipe

Origin: Egypt Period: Traditional

Ingredients:

1 large courgette (zucchini), cubed
equal weight to the courgette of green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds
250g tomato purée
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp dried sage, crumbles
1/2 tsp fresh tarragon, finely chopped
2 tsp freshly-grated lemon zest
60g onion, chopped
ll vegetable or beef stock (or 1l water + 2 beef stock cubes)
300g brown rice
salt, to taste

Tabilich
(Egyptian Courgette Stew) Preparation:

Method:

Wash the rice, drain, then combine in a pot with the beef stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, then continue cooking until the rice is done and almost all the liquid has evaporated.

Meanwhile, combine the courgette and beans in a separate pan. Mix the tomato purée with an equal volume of water to a smooth paste. Pour over the vegetables, bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Stir-in the spices and lemon zest then cook for 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt then arrange the rice on a serving tray and pour the courgette stew over the top and serve.

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Tabilich(Egyptian Courgette Stew) Recipe

Origin: Egypt Period: Traditional

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