Cairo Street Style Koshary (كشري بطراز شارع القاهرة)

Koshary is a popular Egyptian street food that is a delicious combination of pasta, rice, lentils, and chickpeas, topped with a flavorful tomato sauce and crispy fried onions. This recipe will guide you through making this iconic dish with a Cairo street-style twist.

Cairo Street Style Koshary (كشري بطراز شارع القاهرة)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup brown lentils
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In separate pots, cook the rice, lentils, and macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and fry until golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes, white vinegar, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. To assemble the koshary, layer the cooked rice, lentils, macaroni, and chickpeas in serving bowls. Top with the tomato sauce and garnish with the crispy fried onions.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Carbohydrates
80g
Protein
15g
Fat
5g

Supplies

Saucepan Skillet Cooking pot Frying pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Wooden spoon Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the koshary with a side of pickled vegetables and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or sprinkle with a pinch of ground sumac before serving.

Cost

$10