Koshari

* Exported from MasterCook II *

KOSHARI

Recipe By : Kitchens of Eastern Arabia (Sozan Fahmi, SADAF)
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Side Dishes & Vegetables Ethnic

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 large onions -- sliced
1 quart water -- divided
oil for frying
2 cups rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups brown lentils
8 ounces small macaroni
SAUCE:
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 can tomato paste (6 oz)
2 teaspoons cumin
chili pepper (if you like it hot!)

Saute onions until brown. Drain on paper towels. Put 3 cups water in a pot
with a few drops oil. Bring to a boil. Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt. After
water returns to a boil, lower heat. Simmer until done.
Wash lentils. Then boil until tender. Boil macaroni until tender. Drain.

Sauce:
Slice garlic. Saute in small amount of oil. Add vinegar, tomato paste,
remaining 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, remaining 1 cup of water, and chili pepper,
if desired. Cook until mixture boils. Lower heat, Simmer until cooked.

To serve, layer rice, lentils, and macaroni. Spread sauce on top. Garnish
with fried onions.

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