koshari Recipe

1. 1

   Cook the lentils in salted water until tender and strain.

2. 2

   Cook the rice in salted water until tender and drain.

3. 3

   Also cook the macaroni, rinse and strain.

4. 4

   Place lentils, rice and macaroni in a cooking pot.

5. 5

   Fry onions in the oil until browned, then drain the onions on absorbent paper towel and strain the oil into the lentil mixture.

6. 6

   Return to the cooking surface and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and burning.

7. 7

   Place mixture on each plate and top with tomato sauce, onions and sprinkle with hot chili powder or sauce if desired.

8. 8

   Variation: Omit macaroni and double the amount of rice.

9. 9

   Variation: Combine lentil mixture, sauce and onions in pot, heat and serve on plates.

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