Recipe of Koshari

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils
• 1 cup rice
• 1/2 cup small macaroni or vermicelli
• 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• Fresh coriander leaves (for garnish)
• Fried onions (for topping)

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the lentils and cook them in boiling water until they're tender but not mushy, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

3. 3

   In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until you have a thick sauce.

4. 4

   In another pan, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil and sauté the chopped onion until it's caramelized and brown.

5. 5

   Cook the macaroni or vermicelli according to the package instructions until it's crispy and golden.

6. 6

   To assemble, start with a layer of rice, followed by lentils, then macaroni. Top with the tomato sauce and fried onions.

7. 7

   For the garlic vinegar sauce, mix white vinegar with minced garlic and a pinch of salt.

8. 8

   Garnish your Koshari with fresh coriander leaves and serve with the garlic vinegar sauce on the side.

9. 9

   Enjoy your homemade Koshari, a taste of Egypt's culinary heritage!