Egyptian
Koshari
“A popular Egyptian street food made with rice, lentils, and pasta topped with spicy tomato sauce and fried onions.”
Rice
Lentils
Pasta
tomato sauce
Onion
CuminMedium1 hour
Where it comes from
Koshari is considered the national dish of Egypt, with roots tracing back to the 19th century, providing a nutritious meal for the working class.
On the Palate
What goes into it
Grains & Staples
Dairy & Fats
Sauces & Condiments
How it's made
- 1
Cook rice, lentils, and pasta separately.
- 2
Prepare a spicy tomato sauce.
- 3
Fry onions until crispy.
- 4
Layer rice, lentils, and pasta; top with sauce and fried onions.
