Authentic Egyptian Koshari (Lentils, Rice & Pasta)
Authentic Egyptian Koshari – Egypt's number one street food, a comforting mix of rice, pasta, and lentils topped with crispy vermicelli, spicy tomato sauce, and garlic dakkah.
Ingredients
- Rice 2 cup
- Brown lentils 1 cup
- Small ditalini pasta 1 cup
- Vermicelli 0.5 cup
- Boiled chickpeas 1 cup
- Onions, sliced for frying 3 piece
- Chopped tomatoes 4 piece
- Minced garlic 6 clove
- Vinegar 2 tbsp
- Cumin 1 tsp
- Chili powder 1 tsp
- Oil for frying 1 cup
Instructions
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1
Boil the lentils in boiling water until almost cooked, then add the rice and let them cook together over low heat.
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2
Boil the pasta and vermicelli in salted water until tender, then drain.
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3
Fry the onion slices in deep oil until golden and crispy, then remove and set aside.
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4
Prepare the sauce: sauté the garlic in a little of the onion-frying oil, add the tomatoes, vinegar, and cumin, and let it simmer until thickened, then add chili powder to taste.
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5
Assemble the Koshari by layering the rice and lentils first, followed by the pasta, chickpeas, tomato sauce, and finally the crispy onions on top.
