Koshari

Koshari is a famous traditional Egyptian dish made of a mixture of rice and lentils. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare koshari:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of rice
• 1 cup of dried green lentils
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon of cumin (optional)
• 1 teaspoon of paprika (optional)
• Apple cider vinegar for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, wash the rice and lentils thoroughly, then soak them in warm water for about an hour.
2. Drain and rinse the rice and lentils again.
3. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
4. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
5. Add the soaked rice and lentils to the pot and stir for 2 minutes to coat them with the oil.
6. Add two and a half cups of hot water to the mixture, then let it come to a boil.
7. Once the mixture starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer covered on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until the rice and lentils are cooked.
8. Once the rice and lentils are cooked, season the mixture with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika according to your taste.
9. Serve the hot koshari, and you can garnish it with a drizzle of apple cider vinegar on top before serving.

This is a simple recipe to prepare delicious koshari. You can adjust the recipe to your personal taste or add additional ingredients such as fried onions for garnish. Enjoy your tasty koshari!