Koshari is Egypt’s beloved comfort dish layered, filling, and deeply satisfying. Rice, lentils, and pasta come together under a spiced tomato sauce, finished with crispy fried onions. It’s humble food with bold flavor, meant to be shared and enjoyed slowly.
This is Let’s Veg comfort with street-food soul.
Koshari
Koshari made with rice, lentils, pasta, tomato sauce, and crispy onions. A classic Let’s Veg recipe inspired by Egyptian comfort food.
Ingredients
Equipment
Small Stew Pot
Frying Pan
Cooking Instructions
- Cook lentils in salted water for 20-25 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Cook rice according to package directions. Set aside.
- Cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add onion and cook until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, salt, and vinegar.
- Simmer sauce for 15-20 minutes, until thickened.
- Fry onions in hot oil until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- To serve, layer rice, lentils, and pasta in bowls.
- Top with tomato sauce and finish with crispy onions.
Nutrition
Notes
Serve with extra chili sauce for heat
Layers can be mixed or kept separate
Keeps well for meal prep