VEGETARIAN DISH FROM EGYPT
10-15 PORTIONS
This is a very common dish in Egypt that is both satisfying and easy to prepare. In the past, this was the poorman’s dish,but today you can find kushari
everywhere.
1½ CUPS (355 ML) OLIVE OIL
5¼ CUPS (200 G) MACARONI, OR OTHER SMALL PASTA
2½ CUPS (475 G) RICE
3⅘ CUPS (ABOUT 760 G) COOKED CHICKPEAS, OR LENTILS
(PLUS LITERS OF COOKING WATER OR VEGETABLE STOCK) 1 HEAPING TABLESPOON CUMIN
1 HEAPING TABLESPOON CARAWAY
1 HEAPING TABLESPOON GROUND CORIANDER
6 BLANCHED AND PEELED TOMATOES, OR 1 CAN OF WHOLE TOMATOES
⅖ CUP (100 G) TOMATO PASTE 1½ CUPS (225 G) SLICED YELLOW ONIONS
⅖ CUP (ABOUT 75 G) CHOPPED GARLIC
1.Heat half of the olive oil and add the pasta.
2.Stir until the pasta becomes white, then add the rinsed and drained rice. Mix well and cook for a minute.
3.Add the chickpeas or lentils, spices, and tomatoes. Mix the water from the chickpeas or lentils (or vegetable stock) with
tomato paste and pour into the rice/noodle mix. Simmer over medium heat.
4.Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil, and fry the onion and garlic until the onions become pale golden and shiny.
5.Remove the onion and place it in a saucepan with the remaining ingredients.
6.Simmer until the pasta and rice are cooked. Serve immediately. Garnish with mint leaves and some fresh vegetables.
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