Best 2 Egyptian Koshari Recipes

Egyptian Koshari is a national dish of Egypt and one of the most popular street foods. It is a hearty and flavorful dish made with rice, lentils, pasta, and a spicy tomato sauce. The combination of textures and flavors in this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Whether you are a fan of Egyptian cuisine or just looking for something new and exciting to try, Egyptian Koshari is a dish that you won't want to miss.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

EGYPTIAN KOSHARI

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Lentils, rice and pasta are cooked and then served in a spicy tomato sauce. This is a typical Egyptian dish that is very good and cheap over here! Puree the sauce in a food processor if you like a smoother texture.

Provided by Liz York

Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Egyptian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

¾ cup brown lentils
4 cups water
¾ cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup elbow macaroni
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Combine the lentils and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes. Add the rice to the lentils, and continue to simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Fill a separate saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned. Pour in the tomatoes and season with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for 10 to 20 minutes.
In a large serving dish, stir together the lentils, rice and macaroni. Mix in the tomato sauce until evenly coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.8 calories, Carbohydrate 80.7 g, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 14.6 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 186.5 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

EGYPTIAN KOSHARI

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Shadya Saleh of Lotus Catering & Fine Foods (1960 Lawrence Ave. E., 416-757-8315) shares this recipe for Egyptï¿½s national dish. You can fry your own onions or buy them fried. Many Asian grocery stores sell them. Recipe found in Toronto Star website. Note: When I made this I used long grain basmati rice rather than calrose. I've never had koshari before but this substitution seemed to work out just fine. I've changed the number of servings to 10 to 12 as I agree with the reviewer that this makes a lot more than 6 servings.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories Lentil

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup black lentils or 1 cup brown lentils, washed
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups calrose rice, rinsed (medium grain rice)
3 cups water
diced tomato (28 oz can, zaar won't recognize quantity)
1 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pure chile powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups macaroni (about 1 lb/450 g)
fried onions, to taste

Steps:

For Lentils and Rice, heat oil in large pot over medium, add onion and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
Stir in salt, cumin and pepper and cook 1 minute.
Add lentils and 2-1/2 cups water.
Raise heat to high; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-high. Boil until lentils are three quarters cooked, about 15 minutes.
Add rice and remaining 3 cups water and bring to boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 13 minutes or until rice is just cooked. (Don't overcook.).
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Uncover; fluff with fork. (Makes about 9 cups.).
Meanwhile, for Tomato Sauce, in medium saucepan, combine tomatoes, water, oil, vinegar, garlic, cumin, salt, chili and pepperand bring to boil over high heat.
Cook, stirring and reducing heat as needed, until sauce thickens slightly, about 10 to 15 minutes. (Makes about 3 cups.).
Meanwhile, heat large pot of salted water over high and add macaroni. Cook until al dente as per package instructions. Drain.
To assemble, place portion of rice and lentils on plate.
Top with portion of macaroni, then portion of tomato sauce.
Garnish with onions. (Loosely, the dish should be 2/3 rice and lentils to 1/3 macaroni with a small amount of sauce and onions.).

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best results.
Soak the lentils and rice overnight or for at least 4 hours before cooking.
Rinse the lentils and rice thoroughly before cooking.
Cook the lentils and rice in separate pots.
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
Make the tomato sauce ahead of time and let it cool completely before using.
Use a good quality olive oil for the dressing.
Season the koshari to taste with salt, pepper, and cumin.
Garnish the koshari with crispy fried onions and chopped parsley.

Conclusion:

Koshari is a delicious and hearty Egyptian dish that is perfect for a crowd. It is made with lentils, rice, pasta, tomato sauce, and crispy fried onions. Koshari is a popular street food in Egypt and is also served in restaurants. It is a relatively easy dish to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a little planning, you can make a delicious and authentic koshari at home.

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