Koshari is Egypt’s beloved national dish, a hearty and flavorful mix of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, and crispy onions, all topped with a tangy tomato sauce. While it might seem complex, this recipe breaks down the process into simple steps for a satisfying homemade version.
Ingredients:
Crispy Onions:
Ingredient
Quantity
Onion, sliced into thin strips
1 large
Fine salt
1 teaspoon
All-purpose flour
1/3 cup
Cooking oil
1/2 cup
Kosher salt and black pepper
to taste
Koshari:
Ingredient
Quantity
Olive oil
1 tablespoon
Brown lentils, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups
White rice, cooked
1 1/2 cups
Ground coriander
1 teaspoon
Elbow macaroni, cooked
2 cups
Chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and warmed
1 (15 oz) can
Kosher salt and black pepper
to taste
Tomato sauce
(recipe link provided)
Instructions: