Egyptian Koshari

An authentic recipe for Egyptian Koshari, featuring layers of comforting carbs, protein-packed lentils, tangy tomato sauce, and crispy onions.

Level Medium Prep 40 min Cook 50 min Servings 6 Score 4.9/10

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90 min

Makes 6 servings

Prep 40m

Cook 50m

Level Medium

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for Egyptian Koshari, featuring layers of comforting carbs, protein-packed lentils, tangy tomato sauce, and crispy onions.

Egypt's iconic street food masterpiece combining grains, pasta, lentils, and bold sauces.

Toss sliced onions with flour. Fry in hot oil until deeply golden and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
Simmer brown lentils in 3 cups of water until tender (about 20-25 minutes), season with salt, and drain.
In a pot, brown the vermicelli pasta in oil, add rice, water, and salt, then cook covered until fluffy.
Boil macaroni pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain.
For the tomato sauce, sauté garlic in oil, add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, cumin, coriander, salt, and simmer for 15 minutes.
For the daqqa, combine vinegar, water, minced garlic, cumin, and lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring to a brief boil.
To serve, layer rice and vermicelli, macaroni, lentils, top with tomato sauce, crispy fried onions, and drizzle with daqqa.

Calories 480

Protein 14g

Carbs 85g

Fat 10g

Fiber 9g

Sugar 6g

Sodium 520mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Prep 40 min

Cook 50 min

Total 90 min

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

An incredible symphony of textures and comforting flavors that represents the ultimate Egyptian comfort food.

Egypt's iconic street food masterpiece combining grains, pasta, lentils, and bold sauces.

Summary

An authentic recipe for Egyptian Koshari, featuring layers of comforting carbs, protein-packed lentils, tangy tomato sauce, and crispy onions.

Don't skip the daqqa sauce; it adds the signature tangy kick that ties the whole dish together
Fry the onions slowly until deeply golden to get the best crunch and sweetness
Save some crispy onions for the absolute final topping layer