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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
1 cup brown lentils
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup boiled chickpeas
1 cup fried onions

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

1

Soak the lentils in water for quicker cooking.

2

Boil water for the pasta.

3

Deep fry the onions in oil until crispy and sweet, then set aside for garnish.

4

Cook the lentils in boiling water with salt.

5

Prepare the salsa by heating oil, adding minced garlic, and then adding tomato paste and frozen tomatoes.

6

Add macaroni to boiling water and cook until done.

7

Cook rice in a rice cooker.

8

Make another sauce with oil, garlic, and vinegar, then mix in the earlier prepared salsa.

9

Plate the dish starting with rice, then lentils, followed by pasta, and finally top with fried onions.

Equipment Needed

potpanserving bowl

Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

glutensoy

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