Armenian Style Zucchini

Directions

1. 1
   Peel the zucchini and cut into 3 inch lengths.
2. 2
   Scoop out the centers.
3. 3
   Soak the vegetable in cold salted water about one half hour.
4. 4
   Mix the lamb with the rice, onion, parsley, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Drain the zucchini and fill the hollows with the lamb mixture.
6. 6
   Arrange in a saucepan and add water to the depth of one inch.
7. 7
   The water should not reach more than halfway up the sides of the zucchini.
8. 8
   Cover the pan tightly and simmer over low heat until the rice is tender, about one hour.
9. 9
   Check from time to time to see that the water has not evaporated.