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Koshary

Submitted by tillmanj

Makes 8 servings

Koshary is a traditional Egyptian meal that consists of a strange combination of macaroni, spaghetti, rice, black lentils, chick peas, garlic sauce and a spicy tomato chili sauce, all topped with fried onions. It is sold from carts by street vendors, in restaurants or even made at home and each is considered a different taste experience.

Ingredients

1	cup lentils, brown
1	cup brown rice
1	cup uncooked macaroni (orzo, small shells or elbow macaroni)
2	large onions, diced
2	tablespoons olive oil
2	cups tomato sauce
1	teaspoon hot chili powder
1/8	teaspoon salt

Directions

Cook the lentils in salted water until tender and strain. Cook the rice in salted water until tender and drain. Also cook the macaroni, rinse and strain.
Place lentils, rice and macaroni in a cooking pot. Fry onions in the oil until browned, then drain the onions on absorbent paper towel and strain the oil into the lentil mixture. Return to the cooking surface and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and burning.
Place mixture on each plate and top with tomato sauce, onions and sprinkle with hot chili powder or sauce if desired.

Categories

Main Dish, Middle Eastern

Serving Size 160.8g

Amount Per Serving

Calories

270

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat

4.6g

Saturated Fat

0.7g

Cholesterol