Koushry (Rice with Lentils)

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Koushry (Rice with Lentils)

Koushry (sometimes spelled Koshari) is a traditional Egyptian recipe for a traditional vegetarian stew of rice, lentils and onions. This is a staple of Egyptian street food. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Egyptian version of: Koushry.

prep time

15 minutes

cook time

45 minutes

Total Time:

60 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian Recipes Bean Recipes Egypt Recipes

Ingredients:

180g dark lentils
180g long-grain rice
1 tsp salt
3 medium onions, chopped
2 tbsp oil

Method:

Place the rice and lentils in separate pans. Add just enough boiling water to the lentils to cover and add 400ml water to the rice. Bring both pans to a simmer and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.

Drain and combine the rice and lentils in a single pan. Season with salt and add 120ml boiling water. Cover and simmer for a further 20 minutes, until both the rice and the lentils are tender. Meanwhile, fry the onions until golden brown. Stir into the rice and lentil mixture before serving.

The restaurant version is often served topped with vermicelli (or thin macaroni), a tomato-based sauce and crisp-fried slivers of onions.