Koshari with rice, lentils, pasta, tomato sauce and crisp onions

Egypt · Egyptian

Koshari

An Egyptian rice, lentil and pasta dish topped with tomato sauce and crisp onions.

  • Egyptian
  • 60 min total time
  • 4 base servings
  • 1 version
  • 1 compatible option

Country

Egypt

Cuisine

Egyptian

Servings

4 servings

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Total

60 min

1 version

1 compatible option

Makes 4 servings.

Cook rice, lentils and pasta separately so the final texture stays balanced.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

1 compatible option

Adaptation status

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Rice, lentils and pasta with tomato sauce and crisp onions.

Contains gluten from pasta.

Version

  • Vegan

Contains

  • Gluten

Ingredients

  • 220 g white rice
  • 180 g brown lentils
  • 140 g small pasta Contains gluten.
  • 220 g onions, thinly sliced
  • 350 g crushed tomato
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 4 g ground cumin
  • 45 ml neutral oil
  • 6 g fine salt

Cooking method

Pan

  1. Cook rice and lentils

    Cook rice and lentils in separate pots until tender, then drain and keep warm.

  2. Cook the pasta

    Boil the pasta until just tender, then drain.

  3. Crisp the onions

    Cook sliced onions in oil over medium heat until deep golden and crisp, then drain on paper.

  4. Make the tomato sauce

    Cook garlic, tomato, cumin and salt until the sauce thickens and tastes concentrated.

  5. Assemble

    Layer rice, lentils and pasta in bowls, spoon over tomato sauce and finish with crisp onions.

Frequently asked questions

Can I prepare parts in advance?

Yes. Cook rice, lentils and sauce ahead, then reheat and fry onions shortly before serving for the best texture.

Why is gluten listed?

This version uses wheat pasta, so gluten is present.

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