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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.

EGEGmain
6 servings
Servings4
1 onion
2 tablespoons oil
tomato puree
salt
black pepper
cumin
sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons flour
elbow macaroni
5 cloves garlic
white vinegar
lemon juice
chili oil
fried onion
boiled chickpeas
basmati rice
brown lentils
1

Chop the onion and sauté it in oil until golden brown.

2

Add tomato puree to the sautéed onion and mix well.

3

Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, cumin, and a bit of sugar.

4

Prepare the fried onions by mixing chopped onion with cornstarch and flour, then frying until crispy.

5

Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain.

6

Use the oil from frying the onions to flavor the macaroni and rice.

7

Prepare the sauce by mixing water, white vinegar, salt, and crushed garlic, then add lemon juice.

8

Make chili oil by mixing the oil from frying onions with chili powder.

9

Layer the dish starting with rice, then add macaroni, lentils, and top with fried onions and chickpeas.

Equipment Needed

frying pan

Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-basedgluten-free

Allergens

glutensoy

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