Koshari
Koshari is Egypts beloved national street food, layering lentils, rice, and pasta topped with a tangy tomato sauce and crispy fried onions. It is a hearty vegetarian dish that delivers bold flavors and satisfying textures in every bite.
A classic Egyptian street food combining lentils, rice, pasta, and spiced tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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topping
sauce
Instructions
Cook the Lentils and Rice
Boil lentils in salted water for 15 minutes until just tender then drain. In a separate pot cook rice according to package instructions then combine with lentils and season with salt and cumin.
Cook the Pasta
Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente then drain and set aside. Toss lightly with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent sticking.
Fry the Onions and Make the Sauce
Fry sliced onions in oil over medium high heat for 20 minutes until deeply golden and crispy then drain on paper towels. In the same pan saute garlic then add crushed tomatoes with cumin and white vinegar and simmer for 15 minutes.
Assemble and Serve
Layer rice and lentils then pasta in bowls and ladle tomato sauce generously over the top. Finish with a heavy handful of crispy fried onions and serve with hot sauce on the side.
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