Koshari Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Koshari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pasta & Noodles
Ingredients: 3 onions sliced; 1 quart water divided; oil for frying; 2 cups rice; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups brown lentils; 8 ounces macaroni Small; 6 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 can tomato paste 6 oz; 2 teaspoons cumin; chili pepper if you like it hot!

Servings: persons

3 onions sliced
1 quart water divided
oil for frying
2 cups rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups brown lentils
8 ounces macaroni Small
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 can tomato paste 6 oz
2 teaspoons cumin
chili pepper if you like it hot!

1
Saute onions until brown. Drain on paper towels. Put 3 cups water in a pot with a few drops oil. Bring to a boil. Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt. After water returns to a boil, lower heat. Simmer until done. Wash lentils. Then boil until tender. Boil macaroni until tender. Drain.
2
Sauce: Slice garlic. Saute in small amount of oil. Add vinegar, tomato paste, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, remaining 1 cup of water, and chili pepper, if desired. Cook until mixture boils. Lower heat, Simmer until cooked.
3
To serve, layer rice, lentils, and macaroni. Spread sauce on top. Garnish with fried onions.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 onions sliced, 1 quart water divided, oil for frying, 2 cups rice, and more.

Yes, Koshari falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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