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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
4 cups water
1 cup brown lentils
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 cup basmati rice
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup boiled chickpeas
1 cup fried onion

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Start by boiling water in a pot.

2

Add brown lentils to the boiling water and cook until tender.

3

In another pot, boil water and add elbow macaroni, cooking until al dente.

4

In a separate pot, cook guard basmati rice according to package instructions.

5

Prepare the tomato sauce by mixing tomato puree with black pepper powder, coriander powder, red chili flakes, and vinegar.

6

Once the lentils and macaroni are cooked, drain them.

7

In a serving dish, layer the rice, followed by the lentils, then the macaroni.

8

Top the dish with boiled chickpeas and fried onions.

9

Serve hot, optionally with the prepared tomato sauce.

Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

glutensoy

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