Kousa Mehshi

Kousa Mehshi — literally "stuffed zucchini" — is one of the most beloved dishes in Lebanese home cooking. Small, tender zucchini are hollowed out by hand and packed with a fragrant mixture of short-grain rice, minced lamb, seven-spice, and fresh herbs, then slow-simmered in a rich, gently spiced tomato broth until silky and perfectly cooked through.

Ordering from Gourmet Saad means getting the real thing: tabkh baiteh made with skill and patience in Fanar, available for pickup or delivery to Metn, Jounieh, and Beirut. Each tanjara serves 4–5 people generously.