Koshari

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3largesOnions; sliced
1quartWater; divided
Oil for frying
2cupsRice
2teaspoonsSalt
cupBrown lentils
8ouncesSmall macaroni
6Cloves garlic
2tablespoonsWhite vinegar
1canTomato paste (6 oz)
2teaspoonsCumin
Chili pepper (if you like it hot!)

Directions

SAUCE

Saute onions until brown. Drain on paper towels. Put 3 cups water in a pot with a few drops oil. Bring to a boil. Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt. After water returns to a boil, lower heat. Simmer until done. Wash lentils. Then boil until tender. Boil macaroni until tender. Drain.

Sauce: Slice garlic. Saute in small amount of oil. Add vinegar, tomato paste, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, remaining 1 cup of water, and chili pepper, if desired. Cook until mixture boils. Lower heat, Simmer until cooked.

To serve, layer rice, lentils, and macaroni. Spread sauce on top. Garnish with fried onions.

Recipe by: Kitchens of Eastern Arabia (Sozan Fahmi, SADAF) Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #671 by Creedenite@... on Jul 14, 1997