Kushari, also koshary, kosheri or koshari is an Egyptian dish of rice, lentils, chickpeas and macaroni. Toppings include tomato sauce, garlic sauce and fried onion.
Kushari is a vegetarian dish that is very popular in Egypt. It is an inexpensive food served at roadside stalls and restaurants all over the country, some of which sell only kushari.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Lentils
- 1-2 cups Rice (cooked)
- 1-2 cups macaroni
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 minced or crushed garlic clove
- 1 hot chili pepper, cleaned and chopped (optional)
- 3-4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- salt (to taste)
- one Onion, cut in rings
Directions
- Clean and rinse the lentils. Put the lentils In a large saucepan with enough water to cover the them,add salt if desired and bring it to a boil. Simmer over medium heat stirring occasionally, until Lentils are tender and water is almost completely absorbed for 30 minutes. Add additional water if necessary.
- Prepare sauce while Lentils are cooking: Heat oil in large skillet. Fry garlic and chili pepper for a few minutes. Add tomatoes, water, vinegar, and salt. Cook on high heat for a few minutes, then reduce heat and simmer.
- While the Lentils and sauce are simmering: Heat remaining oil in another skillet. Fry the onions rings until they are deeply browned and crispy. When done, remove Onions from skillet and drain on absorbent paper or paper towels.
- Cook the macaroni according to package directions, or until al dente.
- When everything is done: Assemble each serving of kushari in a soup bowl: alternate layers of Lentils, rice, and macaroni, then top it all with the fried onions and tomato sauce. Serve with bottled hot chili pepper sauce (Optional)