Khalda and I watched this episode together & agreed it's a fairly accurate presentation of Egyptian food. I'm having a blast re-watching it. Needless to say, I'm now in a full force GIVE ME EGYPTIAN STREET FOOD mode.
Koshari was one of my favorite meals in Egypt. & I'm not the only one who loves it; Koshari is the national dish of Egypt. Everyone likes it. Everyone eats it. Nearly everyday. It's filling, cheap, and nutritious.
My first bowl of Koshari! (Take note of the men. haha, always staring. Always.)
& here's the recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup Lentils
- 3/4 or 1 Cup Chick Peas*
- 1 Cup White Rice
- 1 Cup Uncooked Macaroni (orzo/elbow)
- 1 Large Onion, diced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, crushed
- 2 1/2 Cups Tomato Sauce
- 1/4 Teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper or Hot Sauce
Preparation:
Place lentils in saucepan and bring to a boil. Allow to simmer on low for 30 mintues, or until tender.
While lentils are cooking, also cook white rice in 2 cups of water, or according to package directions.Also, cook macaroni noodles until al dente.
Combine lentils, rice and macaroni in a large pot. * Some recipes add chick peas.
Saute onions and garlic in pan in olive oil until browned [fried]. Add tomato sauce to onions and garlic and heat until bubbling. Remove from heat.
Place a serving of lentil mixture on a plate and cover with sauce (I've also had Koshari with additional sauces such as lemon or vinegar/garlic). Sprinkle red pepper on top and serve.
Enjoy a taste of Egypt! mmm
Something to do today: try out a new recipe, or just add some red pepper flakes to your meal. :)
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