Egyptian Lentil and Rice Pasta (Koshary) | Saveur

Egyptian Lentil and Rice Pasta (Koshary) | Saveur

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The ultimate Egyptian street food, this rib-sticking pasta, rice, lentil, chickpea and fried onion dish is tied together by a spicy tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. ditalini or macaroni, cooked
  • 2 oz. spaghetti, cooked
  • 4 oz. brown lentils, rinsed
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 cup cooked basmati rice (optional)
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
  • 2 cups canola oil
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup flour
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. cayenne pepper
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground ginger
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar

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