Egyptian koshari
An Egyptian dish of rice, lentils, chickpeas and pasta, served with spiced tomato sauce and fried onion. Makes 2 servings; times are approximate.
This version combines cooked rice, lentils and chickpeas with vermicelli and pasta, then serves them with tomato sauce and fried onion. Having the rice and legumes cooked in advance helps keep preparation to about 45 minutes.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDepends on the product
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Cereals containing gluten
Short pasta
Ingredients without verified allergen data 15
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Cooked rice, Cooked lentils, Cooked chickpeas, Noodles, Olive oil, Ground coriander, Ground cumin, Ground black pepper, Salt, Fried onion, Garlic, Tomato passata, Tomato paste, Sugar, Apple cider vinegar.
Method
- 01
Make the tomato sauce
Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan. Add the garlic and, once fragrant, stir in the passata, tomato paste, cumin, coriander, salt, sugar and vinegar. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ready to continue when: The sauce has thickened and the flavors have come together, but it is still loose enough to coat the other ingredients.
20 min - 02
Cook and season the components
Cook the vermicelli and short pasta separately according to their package directions, then drain well. In a bowl, combine the rice, lentils, chickpeas, vermicelli and pasta with the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil, the coriander, cumin, pepper and remaining salt.
Ready to continue when: The vermicelli and pasta are tender according to their package directions and well drained; the ingredients are mixed and seasoned.
15 min - 03
Assemble and serve
Divide the mixture between two plates or bowls. Spoon the tomato sauce over it and finish with the fried onion.
Ready to continue when: Each serving is topped with tomato sauce and fried onion.
5 min
Ingredients
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