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This Iconic Egyptian Dish Is My Ultimate Comfort Food

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

2h 15m

Total Time

2h 30m

This iconic Egyptian dish is my ultimate comfort food. With a flavorful blend of fried shallots, garlic, vinegar, cumin, and coriander, this Koshari recipe is bursting with rich flavors and textures. Garnished with chickpeas, the finished dish is a satisfying and delicious meal that's sure to become a favorite.

Koshari

Koshary

Koshari Recipe

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

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1 cup (237ml) neutral frying oil, such as canola10 medium shallots (14 ounces; 397g), thinly slicedKosher salt

2 tablespoons (30ml) shallot-infused oil (recipe above)

2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)

2 tablespoons (30ml) distilled white vinegar

1 cup (240ml) tomato passata

1 tablespoon (15ml) tomato paste

1 teaspoon granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons (30ml) onion-infused oil

6 medium cloves garlic (30g), minced

1/2 cup (120ml) distilled white vinegar

1/2 cup (120ml) room temperature water, plus more as needed1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon (15ml) freshly squeezed lime juice

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

For the Shatta (Chile-Garlic Sauce)

1 tablespoon (15ml) onion-infused oil (recipe above)

1 tablespoon red pepper flakes

3 medium cloves garlic (15g), minced

2 tablespoons (30ml) tomato paste

1/4 cup (60ml) mild Tomato Sauce (recipe above)

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/2 cup (1200ml) onion-infused oil (recipe above)

1/2 cup white basmati rice (about 3 ounces; 90g), soaked in cold water for 30 minutes then thoroughly rinsed and drained

1/2 cup Italian vermicelli pasta (about 2 1/4 ounces; 65g)

1/2 cup black lentils, such as beluga (3 1/2 ounces; 100g), soaked in hot water for 1 hour

1/2 cup elbow pasta (about 2 3/4 ounces; 75g)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 teaspoons ground coriander

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

One 15.5-ounce (439g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed1/4 cup da’ah, 1/2 cup salsa, 1/2 cup fried onions ,Shatta

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,508kcal

75%
Fat

125g

6%
Saturated Fat

12g

0%
Carbohydrates

83g

4%
Fiber

15g

0%
Sugar

12g

0%
Protein

14g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

711mg

35%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

This Iconic Egyptian Dish Is My Ultimate Comfort Food

Ingredients

For The Fried Shallots And Shallot-infused Oil

For The Salsa (mild Tomato Sauce)

For The Da’ah (garlic-vinegar Sauce)

For The Koshari

To Garnish

Steps

Nutrition Facts

This Iconic Egyptian Dish Is My Ultimate Comfort Food

Ingredients

For The Fried Shallots And Shallot-infused Oil

For The Salsa (mild Tomato Sauce)

For The Da’ah (garlic-vinegar Sauce)

For The Koshari

To Garnish

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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