Koshari

Egypt · Middle East and North Africa

Short description: Koshari layers rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, fried onions, and sharp tomato sauces into a filling bowl.
Ingredients: Rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, fried onions, tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, chile sauce, and cumin.
Cultural note: Its strength is contrast: cheap staples become a busy street-food bowl with crunch, acid, heat, and starch all at once.
Common misconception: It is not just mixed rice; pasta, lentils, fried onions, and sauces are all expected.

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