koshari Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Cook the lentils in salted water until tender and strain.
2. 2
   Cook the rice in salted water until tender and drain.
3. 3
   Also cook the macaroni, rinse and strain.
4. 4
   Place lentils, rice and macaroni in a cooking pot.
5. 5
   Fry onions in the oil until browned, then drain the onions on absorbent paper towel and strain the oil into the lentil mixture.
6. 6
   Return to the cooking surface and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and burning.
7. 7
   Place mixture on each plate and top with tomato sauce, onions and sprinkle with hot chili powder or sauce if desired.
8. 8
   Variation: Omit macaroni and double the amount of rice.
9. 9
   Variation: Combine lentil mixture, sauce and onions in pot, heat and serve on plates.