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نهى إسماعيل Noha Ismail
نهى إسماعيل Noha Ismail
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Koshari

Cultural Context

Koshari is a beloved street food originating from Egypt, often considered the national dish. It reflects the country's diverse culinary influences, combining rice, lentils, pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, topped with crispy onions. Traditionally served in a communal style, Koshari is a hearty meal that showcases the resourcefulness of Egyptian cooking. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Egypt, with variations appearing in Middle Eastern cuisine worldwide.

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6 servings
Servings4
2 cups rice
1 cup lentils
1/2 cup vermicelli
tomato juice
oil
garlic
vinegar
coriander
cumin
paprika
black pepper
chili
salt
lemon juice
water
chickpeas
1

Cook the rice according to package instructions.

2

Cook the lentils until tender.

3

In a separate pot, cook the vermicelli until golden brown.

4

Prepare the tomato sauce by combining tomato juice, oil, garlic, vinegar, coriander, cumin, paprika, black pepper, chili, and salt in a pan and simmering.

5

Make the vinegar and garlic sauce by mixing oil, garlic, vinegar, coriander, cumin, lemon juice, and water.

6

Fry the onion rings until crispy and golden brown.

7

Assemble the Koshari by layering rice, lentils, vermicelli, and chickpeas, then topping with tomato sauce and vinegar & garlic sauce.

Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-basedgluten-free

Allergens

glutensoy

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