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Koshary (Egyptian Lentil, Pasta, Rice Dish)


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Koshary comes from the Hindi kishri meaning an "unlikely mixture".It is a popular traditional Egyptian dish consisting of a layer of rice, brown lentils, chickpeas, elbow pasta toppped with garlic, vinegar and spicy hot sauce garnished with caramelized onions.It is a very poopular and inexpensive dish consumed throughout Egypt at any time of day.It is sold by street vendors and restaurants that sell koshary only.



6 Servings



Ingredients:


2 c white rice, cooked


1 lb. elbow macaroni pasta, cooked


2 c brown lentils, cooked


2 c chickpeas, cooked




For the Salsa:


2 onions, sliced thinly


4 Tbsp. vegetable oil


4 Tbsp. white vinegar


2c tomatoe puree


1 tsp. cumin


pinch of salt


pinch of cumin


pinch of black pepper




For the caramelized onions:


3 onions, roughly chopped


2 c vegetable oil




For the garlic & vinegar Sauce:


1 Tbsp. garlic, crushed


pinch of salt


4 Tbsp. white vinegar


1/2 c water


2 Tbsp. lemon juice


1 tsp. cumin




For the hot Sauce:


1 tsp. garlic, crushed


pinch of salt


1/2 c vegetable oil


1/2 tsp. chili flakes


1 chili pepper, finely chopped






Cook the rice, pasta, lentils , and chickpeas according to instructions on package. Set aside individually.

For the salsa, add the chopped onions to the hot oil and saute until golden, stirring frequently. Add the vinegar and continue cooking for another minute. Add the tomatoe puree, cumin, salt, and black pepper.Cook until the tomatoe sauce thickens.Then set aside and keep warm.

For the caramelized onions.Heat the oil on a pan and add the onions and saute , stirring frequently until golden brown and crispy.Set aside on a paper towel to drain.Keep warm.

For the garlic and vinegar sauce, add vinegar, water, lemon juice,and cumin to garlic and mix well.Set aside.

For the hot sauce, mix garlic with salt, set aside.Heat vegetable oil and add chili flakes and stir.Add chili pepper and garlic mixture and stir till well combined.Remove from heat and set aside.

In a large dish, layer the rice, pasta,lentils, chickpeas, salsa, and caramelized onions on top of eachother.Serve with the garlic/vinegar and hot sauce on the side.











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