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Salatet Zabadee is an easy and delicious Egyptian yogurt and cucumber dip that is perfect for dipping vegetables, pita triangles, or meats such as chicken, beef, or lamb.

Easy Egyptian Yogurt Cucumber Dip (Salatet Zabadee)

Greek yogurt

cucumber.

mint leaves. Minced

garlic. Crushed

tsp salt

cumin powder

paprika

olive oil

Shred the cucumber and leave aside for 15...

Shred the cucumber and leave aside for 15 minutes.

In a separate bowl whisk the yogurt until...

In a separate bowl whisk the yogurt until smooth.

Squeeze the juice out of the cucumber into...

Squeeze the juice out of the cucumber into the yogurt.

Add the minced mint leaves.

Add minced garlic. This is optional for those...

Add minced garlic. This is optional for those who aren't a fan of garlic.

Add cumin powder.

Add salt to taste.

Serve in a bowl garnished with olive oil...

Serve in a bowl garnished with olive oil and paprika.

One of the most popular street foods in Egypt, worth every step!

Recipe for Koshary: an Egyptian National Dish

chickpeas

oz ditalini (cooked according to package instructions)

onions

tsp kosher salt

cornstarch

Vegetable oil

tbsp onions

vegetable oil

garlic

tomato paste

tomato sauce

water

salt and pepper

tbsp white vinegar

cayenne pepper (optional)

lentils

rice

vermicelli (see notes)

HOT water

cumin (optional)

tsp cumin

salt (more

tsp black pepper

Slice onions thin. Sprinkle salt and cornstarch. Toss together. 

Add vegetable oil to a large deep pan to cover the bottom by 1-inch. Fry at 350 degree F. stirring every now and then, onions should be nice and golden brown,  Approximately 10-12 minutes. Reserve oil!

Line a plate with a paper towel. Add onions in a single layer and let drain on the paper towel. Set aside to harden.

Fried Onions

In a saucepan on medium heat add oil, and garlic. Sautè until fragrant. approximately 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic!

Add onions, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cover, let simmer for 15 minutes.

Tomato Sauce

In an enameled dutch oven or heavy pot on medium high heat, add oil with the fried onions, lentils, and 1 tbsp salt. Stir for 1-2 minutes. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil. Keep heat on medium high, (it should be a gentle boil) for approximately 12-15 minutes or until the lentils are al-dente. *DO NOT DRAIN WATER.

Stir in rice, vermicelli, hot water, and additional tablespoon salt.(Option to add Cumin*) Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat low for 12-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Fluff with a fork.

Rice and Lentils

All the ingredients in a measuring cup. Whisk to combine.

Cumin Sauce

Koshary is all about the layering! Add the rice with lentil mixture as the base, top with cooked pasta, chickpeas, and fried onions. Drizzle with tomato sauce and cumin sauce.

A great option for serving: Arrange all the ingredients on the table and everyone can assemble with all there favorite toppings!

Assembly

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