Yemistes Domates Me Rizi Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 beefsteak tomatoes
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups onions, diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 6 tablespoons long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1/2 lb ground lamb
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, fresh ground is best
• 1/2 cup kasseri cheese, grated
• 1 cup water, for pan