Spicy Egyptian Koshari with Zesty Hot Sauce
A traditional Egyptian comfort dish with a fiery kick!
Koshari is a delicious and hearty rice and lentil dish, elevated with a spicy tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.
- 1 h 40 min
- 6
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Koshari Base
For the Crispy Onions
For the Spicy Tomato Sauce
For the Zesty Hot Sauce
Preparation
Preparing the Koshari Base
Cook the lentils
Cook the lentils in 2 cups of water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Allow the lentils to cool slightly before mixing with the rice for perfect texture.
Cook the rice
In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil, add the rice and about 1 1/2 cups of water, cover and simmer until fully cooked, about 15 minutes.
Cook the macaroni
Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
Making the Crispy Onions
Coat the onions
Toss the sliced onions in flour until evenly coated.
Fry the onions
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the onions until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
Ensure oil is hot enough for frying to prevent soggy onions.
Cooking Process
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, lentils, and macaroni until evenly combined.
Cook the tomato sauce
Heat olive oil in a saucepan, add garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until fragrant, then stir in the crushed tomatoes, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Prepare the hot sauce
Combine the chopped chillies, vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan. Heat gently for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Plating & Serving
Spicy Egyptian Koshari with Zesty Hot Sauce
Spicy Egyptian Koshari with Zesty Hot Sauce
Plating the Koshari
Serve on a large platter topped with crispy onions and a drizzle of spicy tomato sauce.
Side of Zesty Hot Sauce
Provide a small bowl of zesty hot sauce alongside for an extra fiery kick.