Challenge 54: Peppers - Mediterranean stuffed peppers

[norfolkian]

Peppers are one of my favourite things to cook with. They are so versatile. When I was thinking of what to cook for this challenge, I suddenly remembered this amazing dish I ate in Greece, called Gemista or Yemista, which are peppers stuffed with rice. Here is a picture of the ones I had in Greece.

I decided to try and recreate them at home, and I largely used this recipe from Rick Stein, but scaled it down and only did peppers rather than all the other veg as well. I neglected to remove the foil and continue cooking mine for 15-30 mins, which meant they weren't wholly successful, but they were ok. I left out the chilli flakes, but added capers to mine. I also found I needed a lot more liquid when cooking the rice than it suggests in the recipe. I also think it would have helped if the oven was a higher temperature. Oh, well. You live and learn.

Next time, I will try and do a version that has a tomato sauce with it as well, like the ones I had in Greece.

(There was definitely better lighting in Greece as well - provided by the sunshine!)

Comments

[missdiane]

But did they taste ok - that's what's important!

I do love stuffed peppers, though not the green ones. They're too bitter

[norfolkian]

You're right and they did taste fine, but I think the textures would have been better with more cooking. A lesson learnt for next time. :)

[miss_s_b]

Mmmm capers

[norfolkian]

Nom nom nom.