ReceptnaptárCourgettes stuffed with spiced mince (punjene tikvice)
Punjene tikvice is a beloved dish of summer Balkan cooking: hollowed-out courgette boats filled with minced meat, rice and paprika, baked in tomato juice and topped with sour cream. The scooped-out flesh does not go to waste, as it goes into the filling. It takes little effort and is a very good use for the garden harvest, and children like it too.
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Ingredients
Method
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- Halve the courgettes lengthways, then carefully scoop out the insides with a teaspoon, leaving boat shapes; set the flesh aside.
- Finely chop the scooped-out courgette flesh.
- Fry the onion in the oil in a frying pan for 3-4 minutes until translucent, add the chopped courgette and cook for another 2-3 minutes, then take off the heat and let it cool a little.
- In a bowl, mix the mince, raw rice, the cooled courgette and onion, the egg, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C (top and bottom heat).
- Fill the zucchini boats with the meat filling, pressing it down lightly.
- Arrange the stuffed courgettes in a baking dish and pour in the tomato juice to cover the bottom of the dish - the tops of the courgettes stay above it.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35-40 minutes until the courgette is tender and the rice in the filling is cooked.
- Mix the sour cream with the flour until smooth, spoon it over the courgettes for the last 10 minutes and bake uncovered until the top is lightly browned.
- Serve hot, straight from the baking dish.
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Tips
- Scoop out the courgette with a teaspoon and leave the walls thick enough, because a thin boat falls apart while baking.
- The raw rice swells as it bakes, so do not pack the filling too tightly.
- Always keep the bottom of the baking dish moist, because the courgette softens in the steam of the tomato juice.
Frequently asked questions
Can it be made without meat?
Yes, filled with mushrooms, rice and white cheese instead of the meat, with the sour cream topping. It makes a light summer dinner.
Can it be made with other vegetables?
Yes, with patty pan squash, aubergine or peppers. Salt the aubergine first, and adjust the cooking time to how firm the vegetable is.
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