Deborah Combs
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Koshary - Egyptian Comfort Food
Koshary is a traditional Egyptian dish that combines rice, lentils, pasta, and chickpeas, topped with a flavorful tomato sauce and crispy fried onions. This hearty meal is perfect for any occasion and is sure to satisfy your hunger with its rich flavors and textures.
Details
- Cuisine:middle-eastern
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:hard
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Occasion:ramadan
- Ingredients:17
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time1 min.
- Total time26 min.
- Servings8
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 (16 ounce) package
- 1 1/2 cups, rinsed
- to cover
- 1 1/2 cups
- to taste
- 1 tablespoon
- 1, minced
- 3 cloves, minced
- 1 (14 ounce) can
- 1 tablespoon
- 3 cups
- 1 (3 ounce) can
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Koshary - Egyptian Comfort Food.
Step 1
Begin by marinating the chickpeas in a resealable bag or container, mixing them with red wine vinegar, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, and ground cumin.
Step 2
Seal the bag and let it chill in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the dish, giving it a gentle shake from time to time to ensure even flavor distribution.
Step 3
Next, bring a pot of lightly salted water to a vigorous boil and add the ditalini pasta.
Step 4
Cook until al dente, which should take about eight minutes, then drain and set aside.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, soak the short-grain rice in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain it well.
Step 6
For the dark brown lentils, place them in a pot with enough water to cover, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
Step 7
Reduce the heat and let them simmer until tender, approximately 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
Step 8
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté minced onion and garlic until they turn translucent, about five to seven minutes.
Step 9
Stir in crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper, and lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Step 10
Meanwhile, melt butter in another pot over medium-high heat, add the drained rice, and fry for four to five minutes while stirring constantly.
Step 11
Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, season with salt and pepper, then reduce the heat to low.
Step 12
Cover and let it cook until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, roughly 20 minutes.
Step 13
To serve, create a beautiful presentation on a large platter by mixing the cooked rice and lentils, layering the ditalini pasta on top, and finishing with the marinated chickpeas, rich tomato sauce, and a sprinkle of crispy French-fried onions for that perfect crunch.
Step 14
Enjoy this delightful dish that brings together vibrant flavors and textures, making every bite a celebration!.