{"id":18595,"date":"2026-06-24T22:34:52","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T22:34:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=18595"},"modified":"2026-06-24T22:51:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T22:51:29","slug":"stuffed-zucchini-and-grape-leaves-kousa-wa-warak-inab","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/stuffed-zucchini-and-grape-leaves-kousa-wa-warak-inab\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuffed Zucchini and Grape Leaves (Kousa wa Warak Inab)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Zucchini and grape leaves are stuffed with rice, ground beef or lamb and spices, cooked together in a meat broth and finished with a splash of lemon juice; I have provided you with a step-by-step video tutorial for foolproof, and absolutely delectable outcome.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18897 size-full\" title=\"HOUSA WA WARAK ENAB 5\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-5.jpg\" alt=\"HOUSA WA WARAK ENAB 5\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-5.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-5-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-5-640x823.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If there is one food I could eat everyday without getting bored it would have to be mahshi kousa wa warak enab, everyone in every age group loves\u00a0 stuffed zucchini and grape leaves, this dish bring back memories, fill the kitchen with the best aromas, and make any day better,\u00a0 comfort food at its best, if you have never had stuffed zucchini and grape leaves, you&#8217;ve got to put it on your to do list, it&#8217;s great to keep in your cooking repertoire, a celebratory get together dish.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18898 size-full\" title=\"KOUSA WA WARAK ENAB 9\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-9.jpg\" alt=\"KOUSA WA WARAK ENAB 9\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-9.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-9-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-9-640x823.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Zucchini and grape leaves are stuffed with rice, ground beef or lamb and spices, cooked together in a meat broth and finished with a splash of lemon juice; I have provided you with a step-by-step video tutorial for foolproof, and absolutely delectable outcome.<\/p>\n<h1>Ingredients Needed:<\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18902 size-full\" title=\"KOUSA WA WARAKENAB 36\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAKENAB-36.jpg\" alt=\"KOUSA WA WARAKENAB 36\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAKENAB-36.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAKENAB-36-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAKENAB-36-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAKENAB-36-640x498.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mexican Grey Squash<\/strong>: Use the yellow squash variety if you can find, but zucchini should work too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minced Meat: <\/strong>Use beef or lamb<\/li>\n<li><strong>Short-Grain Rice<\/strong>: I used Arborio rice, any short-grain variety works well here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh or Grape Leaves in Brine<\/strong>: Use tender grape leaves for best results<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beef Oxtail or Lamb shops or Lamb Neck on the Bone<\/strong>: Meat on the bone add so much flavor to the kousa wa warak enab.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sevenspice<\/strong>: You can use allspice as a substitute.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Black Pepper:<\/strong> Use freshly grated black pepper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt,<\/strong> obviously to balance flavors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sumac,<\/strong> Optional<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18938 size-full\" title=\"KOUSSA WA WARAK ENAB 1\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-1.jpg\" alt=\"KOUSSA WA WARAK ENAB 1\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-1-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-1-640x823.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Begin by selecting the right type of zucchini<\/strong>. Try to put your hands on small-medium Lebanese zucchini no longer than 7 inches\/17 cm, and sometimes called Mexican grey squash, their pale green skin is smooth and shiny, are ideal to make stuffed kousa mahshi; they taste great and hold their shape without getting soggy while cooking.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14258 size-full\" title=\"0000000\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0000000.webp\" alt=\"0000000\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0000000.webp 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0000000-233x300.webp 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>How to prepare the filling?<\/h1>\n<p>When it comes to meat, lamb is my favorite, but beef is commonly used as well. It is advisable to use short-grain rice or medium grain rice for a stickier filling, the most common used is the Egyption rice, Italian arborio or jasmine rice. In a colander, rinse the rice under running cold water and rub with your hands to remove the excess starch as you can and drain. Mix together the rice with the minced meat and oil, and season with salt, white pepper, black pepper, sumac (optional) and sevenspice. Now your filling is ready.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18911 size-full\" title=\"kousa wa warak enab 60\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60.jpg\" alt=\"kousa wa warak enab 60\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60-640x498.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>How to treat the zucchini?<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>You need to hollow out the zucchini with a vegetable corer (mankara), a utensil used in the Middle East to core up the pulps of some vegetables like zucchini and eggplants. Wash, scrub and dry the zucchini, cut off the stem tips and gently hollow out the center with the vegetable corer.<\/li>\n<li>Try to hollow just like you are carving a pumpkin, hollow out the center leaving 1\/3 inch\/ \u00be cm, around the interior wall and maybe more if you mange doing that without poking the zucchini. It is simple, but still it is a skill that needs a bit of practice to master it.<\/li>\n<li>Using your finger, stuff each zucchini with the rice and meat filling, leave about \u00bc inch or \u00bd cm of space at top, allowing for the expansion of the rice as it cooks. It is important not to over stuff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18910 size-full\" title=\"kousa wa warak enab 56\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56.jpg\" alt=\"kousa wa warak enab 56\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56-640x498.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>How to treat the grap leaves?<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blanch the grape leaves:<\/strong>\u00a0 Blanch the fresh grape leaves in boiling water until they wilt and turn darker green. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to cool down completely. Snip off the stems. <strong>If the grape leaves are in brine rinse and drain.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Stuff and roll the grape leaves<\/strong>: Using a sharp knife, trim the stem (if it is still on the leaf) and discard. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, with veiny side up, place one teaspoon of the meat*rice filling across the leaf from the bottom to top, repeat for all the leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18907 size-full\" title=\"kousa wa warak enab 50\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50.jpg\" alt=\"kousa wa warak enab 50\" width=\"900\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50-640x498.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>To put together, and cook in one pot!<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>In a large pot (make sure it accommodates the zucchini, rolled grape leaves and meat chops), heat sunflower oil or ghee and saut\u00e9 the meat chops for 3 minutes per side, season with salt and remove the pot off the stove, arrange the grape leaves neatly over the meat chops, and place the zucchini on top. Add water to the pot, almost covering the grape leaves and zucchini, season with salt and add one tablespoon of ghee or butter.<\/li>\n<li>Return the pot to the stove top, upon boiling reduce heat to low, cover up and let it simmer for two hours until fully cooked.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>If you are a regular reader, you must have encountered our mashi recipes, the word mahshi refers to anything stuffed:<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/malfouf-mahshi-lebanese-stuffed-cabbage-leaves\/\"><strong>Malfouf mahshi<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/authentic-vegetarian-stuffed-grape-leaves\/\"><strong>Vegetarian Stuffed Grape Leaves<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/mahshi-lebanese-stuffed-zucchini-and-eggplant\/\"><strong>Stuffed Zucchini\u00a0 and Eggplants (Mahshi Kousa wa Warak Inab)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/sheik-el-mahshi-lebanese-stuffed-eggplants\/\"><strong>Sheik Al Mahshi<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/kousa-bil-laban\/\"><strong>Kousa Bil Laban<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/koussa-ablama-meat-stuffed-zucchini-in-tomato-sauce\/\"><strong>Kousa Ablama<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18899 size-full\" title=\"KOUSA WA WARAK ENAB 12\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-12.jpg\" alt=\"KOUSA WA WARAK ENAB 12\" width=\"700\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-12.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-12-233x300.jpg 233w, 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class=\"wprm-layout-column-container\">\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\n    <\/div>\n    <div>\n        \n\t\t\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-layout-column-container\">\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">If there is one food I could eat everyday without getting bored it would have to be mahshi kousa wa warak enab, everyone in every age group loves\u00a0 stuffed zucchini and grape leaves, this dish bring back memories, fill the kitchen with the best aromas, and make any day better,\u00a0 comfort food at its best, if you have never had stuffed zucchini and grape leaves, you\u2019ve got to put it on your to do list, it\u2019s great to keep in your cooking repertoire, a celebratory get together dish.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-18916-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-18916-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal 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for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">short-grain rice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;500 grams \/ 1&#032;lb&#032;2 oz mined beef or lamb\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">500 grams \/ 1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">2 oz mined beef or lamb<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;sevenspice\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sevenspice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;teaspoon&#032;freshly grated black pepper\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">freshly grated black pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;teaspoon&#032;sumac&#032;optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sumac<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;Salt to taste&#032;to the filling and the whole pot\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Salt to taste<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to the filling and the whole pot<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;tablespoons&#032;ghee or olive oil or sunflower oil&#032;for the filling\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ghee or olive oil or sunflower oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">for the filling<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/3&#032;cup&#032;ghee\/ olive oil\/ sunflower oil&#032;to saute the meat chops\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ghee\/ olive oil\/ sunflower oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to saute the meat chops<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;500 grams \/&#032;1lb 2 oz&#032;meat chops&#032;beef oxtail, lamb chops or neck chops on the bone\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">500 grams \/<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">1lb 2 oz<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">meat chops<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">beef oxtail, lamb chops or neck chops on the bone<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 or 2 &#032;lemons, depending how lemony you like your kousa wa warak enab.\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 or 2 <\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemons, depending how lemony you like your kousa wa warak enab.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">ul.wprm-advanced-list-5284 li:before {background-color: #444444;color: #ffffff;width: 25px;height: 25px;font-size: 19px;line-height: 19px;}<\/style><div id=\"recipe-18916-instructions\" 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stroke=\"#616161\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"butt\"\/><line data-cap=\"butt\" data-color=\"color-2\" x1=\"23\" y1=\"1\" x2=\"1\" y2=\"23\" fill=\"none\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" stroke-linecap=\"butt\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-advanced-list-5284 wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Begin by selecting the right type of zucchini<\/strong>. Try to put your hands on small-medium Lebanese zucchini no longer than 7 inches\/17 cm, and sometimes called Mexican grey squash, their pale green skin is smooth and shiny, are ideal to make stuffed kousa mahshi; they taste great and hold their shape without getting soggy while cooking.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To make the meat and rice filling<\/strong>: In a colander, rinse the rice under running cold water and rub with your hands to remove the excess starch as you can and drain. Mix together the rice with the minced meat and ghee, and season with salt, sevenspice, black pepper and sumac (optional). Now your filling is ready.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-rice.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-rice.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"a rice\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-rice.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-rice-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-rice-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-rice-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-rice-164x164.jpg 164w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-rice-138x138.jpg 138w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/a-rice-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Blanch the grape leaves:<\/strong>\u00a0 Blanch the fresh grape or brined leaves in boiling water until they wilt and turn darker green. Remove with a slotted spoon and allow to cool down completely.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Stuff and roll the grape leaves:<\/strong> Using a sharp knife, trim the stem (if it is still on the leaf) and discard. Place a grape leaf on a flat surface, with veiny side up, place one teaspoon of the meat-rice filling across the leaf from the bottom to top, repeat for all the leaves.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56-1.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"kousa wa warak enab 56\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56-1-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56-1-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-56-1-640x498.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>The zucchini<\/strong>: Wash, scrub and dry the zucchini, cut off the stem tips and gently hollow out the center with the vegetable corer. Try to hollow just like you are carving a pumpkin, hollow out the center leaving 1\/3 inch\/ \u00be cm, around the interior wall and maybe more if you mange doing that without poking the zucchini. It is simple, but still it is a skill that needs a bit of practice to master it.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Using your finger, stuff each zucchini with the rice and meat filling, leave about \u00bc inch or \u00bd cm of space at top, allowing for the expansion of the rice as it cooks. It is important not to over stuff.<\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"kousa wa warak enab 60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-60-640x498.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>To put together<\/strong>: In a large pot (make sure it accommodates the zucchini, rolled grape leaves and meat chops), heat ghee and saut\u00e9 the meat chops for 3 minutes per side, season with salt and remove the pot off the stove, arrange the grape leaves neatly over the meat chops, and place the zucchini on top. Add water to the pot, almost covering the grape leaves and zucchini, season with salt and add one tablespoon of ghee or butter.<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"kousa wa warak enab 50\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50.jpg 900w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50-300x233.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/kousa-wa-warak-enab-50-640x498.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Return the pot to the stove top, upon boiling reduce heat to low, cover up and let it simmer for two hours until fully cooked.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and serve.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18916-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">You have two ways to present the dish, 1- Drain the excess liquid in the pot, by tilting it in a bowl. Place a large serving platter over the pot and flip the pot so the mahshi is on the platter. Or alternatively, Arrange the rolled grape leaves and the lamb chops on a large serving plate one roll at a time. How delectable!<\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-media wprm-recipe-instruction-image\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-5.jpg\" aria-label=\"Open larger version of the instruction image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"823\" src=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"HOUSA WA WARAK ENAB 5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-5.jpg 700w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-5-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HOUSA-WA-WARAK-ENAB-5-640x823.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/div> <\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-18916-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage<\/strong>: Stuffed zucchini and grape leaves can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-icon-shortcode wprm-icon-shortcode-separate wprm-align-center wprm-icon-decoration-line\" style=\"font-size: 24px;height: 24px;\"><div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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