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Koshari recipe
A hearty Egyptian mix of rice, lentils, and pasta!
Ingredients
- 200 g rice
- 150 g brown lentils
- 100 g small pasta
- 2 onions
- 4 garlic
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 60 ml vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
How to make Koshari
- In a pot, cook 150 g of brown lentils in boiling water for 20 minutes, then drain them well.
- In a separate pot, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Sauté 1 chopped onion in the oil until it turns golden brown, about 7 minutes.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of cumin, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 400 g of canned tomatoes along with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
- Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook 100 g of rice and 150 g of small pasta based on package instructions, then drain both.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, pasta, and tomato mixture, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Let the combined mixture rest for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.
- Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
What is Koshari?
Koshari is a traditional dish from Egypt, simmered in one pot, and takes about 60 minutes from start to finish. It is built around canned tomatoes, rice and brown lentils. The recipe below uses 10 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Koshari take?
At 60 minutes it is quicker than 57% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 5 dishes built on canned tomatoes. The method runs to 10 steps, the longest being 20 minutes.
Any tips for making Koshari?
Layering enhances the presentation of this comforting dish.
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