Egyptian Koshari

Step 1

If you are using dry chickpeas, soak them in cold water overnight with 1/4 teaspoons baking soda.

Step 2

Cook Pasta in enough salty water according to package directions, drain then add 2 Tablespoon of oil and adjust seasoning. Mix everything together and set aside.

Step 3

Prepare rice as indicated on your package and set aside.

Step 4

Put lentils in a colander and wash thoroughly under running cold water.

Step 5

Place lentils in a pot covered with cold water and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Reduce heat and cook for 25-30 minutes until just al dente making sure to check on water level and add water whenever necessary.

Step 7

Drain but do not rinse and in the same pot saute onion in oil until fragrant.

Step 8

Add lentils back to the pot with tomato sauce and season.

Step 9

Continue cooking until done and set aside.

Step 10

In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add oil and vermicelli cook until vermicelli turns golden brown.

Step 11

Add water little by little and stir until you get the desired tenders.

Step 12

Season with salt.

Step 13

Drain soaked chickpeas and wash well with running water.

Step 14

Place chickpeas in a pot, cover with cold water and add a pinch of salt.

Step 15

Bring to a boil then reduce heat and continue cooking 60-90 minutes until the desired tenderness reached.

Step 16

Make sure to check on water level and add water whenever necessary.

Step 17

In a medium sauce pan, sauté garlic in oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 18

Add vinegar, tomato sauce, water and salt then mix well.

Step 19

In a small sauce pan, sauté garlic and cumin together until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 20

Add vinegar, water then taste to adjust salt.

Step 21

In a deep pot, add oil to cover the bottom by 1 inch.

Step 22

Add onion slices and cook on medium-high stirring every now and then making sure not to burn the onions.

Step 23

Take onions out on a plate lined with kitchen paper towel.

Step 24

Set aside, it will Harden and get crispier.

Step 25

Take 2 Tablespoons of the cooking oil and stir them in the cooked rice. This step is optional but highly recommended as it gives the rice shine and taste.

Step 26

You can let everyone take of each of the ingredients as he likes or make what is called tarabeesh (domes) by packing ingredients tightly in a bowl then invert it on plates. Top with onion and sauces.