Koshari
A vibrant Egyptian street-food favorite layering fluffy rice or noodles, tender legumes, and crispy fried onions, topped with a tangy tomato sauce and creamy garlic condiment. Endlessly customizable with your choice of grains, proteins, and sauces.
Ingredients
Method
Cook basmati or jasmine rice according to package directions (or prepare rice noodles), and set aside. If not already cooked, cook lentils or legumes until tender, then drain and season lightly with salt.
Slice onions thinly. Heat vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes until deep golden brown and crispy; drain on paper towels and season with salt.
In a small saucepan, warm tomato sauce over low heat. Stir in vinegar and cumin (if using), and simmer 3–4 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, white vinegar, and water into a thin, pungent sauce; taste and adjust vinegar or salt.
In each serving bowl, layer: cooked rice or noodles as the base, then legumes, then crispy fried onions. Pour tomato sauce evenly over the top and drizzle with garlic sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve hot, stirring gently before eating so all layers combine.
Nutrition, per serving
Per serving. Changing servings scales the amounts, not these figures.
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