Ariel Rosenthal, Orly Peli-Bronshtein, Dan Alexander

Koshary

Name: Koshary (Chickpeas, Lentils, and Rice with Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: Syrian
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 grams) black or green lentils, cooked according to package directions (optional); 2 cups (500 grams) Cooked Chickpeas for Salads and Stews; 1½ teaspoons sea salt; 2 cups (400 grams) round rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; ¼ cup olive oil; 150 grams vermicelli noodles; 4 medium onions, thinly sliced; 3 cups (720 milliliters) boiling water; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 2½ pounds (1.1 kilograms) ripe tomatoes (6 to 7 tomatoes), peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 3 garlic cloves, minced

Chickpeas, Lentils, and Rice with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

On the Hummus Route

By Ariel Rosenthal , Orly Peli-Bronshtein and Dan Alexander

Published 2019

About

One of the most popular and beloved street foods in Egypt, koshary is a satisfying, multilayered dish. The hot sauce is served on the side, so the koshary can be seasoned according to any desired level of spiciness.

Ingredients

For the Tomato Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves<

Africa
Asia
Egypt
Syria
Israel
Main course
Vegan
Mediterranean
Gluten-free
Pasta

Method

Prepare the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and tomatoes, stir well and cook until the tomatoes start to break down, about 10 minutes. Add the tomato paste and water, season with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes more. Using an immersion blender, purée the sauc