Egypt
Koshari — Egyptian Lentils, Rice and Pasta
Egyptian comfort food layered with grains, pulses, tomato sauce and crisp onions.
Preparation25 minutes
Cooking45 minutes
Servings4–6 people
DifficultyModerate
Method
- Rinse and prepare each grain or pulse separately according to its cooking time.
- Cook the sauce, aromatics or seasoning base until concentrated.
- Combine the cooked components in the traditional order for this dish.
- Prepare any crisp garnish or dressing separately.
- Assemble, taste for seasoning and record the final yield before serving.
How to make Koshari — Egyptian Lentils, Rice and Pasta
Egyptian comfort food layered with grains, pulses, tomato sauce and crisp onions.
Koshari is featured in Axadle’s Food & Culture collection as part of our guide to Egypt cooking. This page brings together the ingredients, preparation details and step-by-step method in one practical recipe for home cooks.
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Follow the ingredient list and numbered method above to prepare Koshari. Recipes can vary between regions and households, so taste as you cook and adjust seasoning and texture to suit the ingredients available to you.
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