Going over to my father-in-law is always a ritual of sorts.

Koshari is Egypt’s beloved national dish, a hearty and flavorful mix of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, and crispy onions, all topped with a tangy tomato sauce. While it might seem complex, this recipe breaks down the process into simple steps for a satisfying homemade version.

Ingredients:

Crispy Onions:

Ingredient
Quantity

Onion, sliced into thin strips
1 large

Fine salt
1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour
1/3 cup

Cooking oil
1/2 cup

Kosher salt and black pepper
to taste

Koshari:

Ingredient
Quantity

Olive oil
1 tablespoon

Brown lentils, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups

White rice, cooked
1 1/2 cups

Ground coriander
1 teaspoon

Elbow macaroni, cooked
2 cups

Chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and warmed
1 (15 oz) can

Kosher salt and black pepper
to taste

Tomato sauce
(recipe link provided)

Instructions: