koshari
🇪🇬 A dish from Egypt
Koshary, kushari or koshari is Egypt's national dish and a widely popular street food. It is a traditional Egyptian staple, mixing pasta, Egyptian fried rice, vermicelli and brown lentils, and topped with chickpeas, a garlicky tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, and crispy fried onions.
What gives it away
| 🥘Main ingredients | pasta, rice, vermicelli, lentils, chickpeas, tomato sauce, fried onions |
|---|---|
| 🔥Cooking method | components layered and topped with sauce and crispy onions |
| 👅Flavour & style | savoury, tangy, garlicky |
| 🕒When it’s eaten | hearty street food main |
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Frequently asked questions
Where does koshari come from?
koshari is a dish that originated in Egypt.
What is koshari?
Koshary, kushari or koshari is Egypt's national dish and a widely popular street food. It is a traditional Egyptian staple, mixing pasta, Egyptian fried rice, vermicelli and brown lentils, and topped with chickpeas, a garlicky tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, and crispy fried onions.