Koshary
National dish of Egypt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the Egyptian mixed-rice dish. For the tea, see Tea culture § Egypt.
Not to be confused with kosher.
Koshary, kushari or koshari (Egyptian Arabic: كشرى [ˈkoʃæɾi]) is Egypt's national dish and a widely popular street food.[1] It is a traditional Egyptian staple, mixing pasta, Egyptian fried rice, vermicelli and brown lentils,[2][3] and topped with chickpeas, a garlicky tomato sauce, garlic vinegar, and crispy fried onions. Sprinklings of garlic vinegar and hot sauce are optional.
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Type | Mixed macaroni dish |
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Course | Main course |
Place of origin | Egypt |
Serving temperature | Warm or Hot |
Main ingredients | Rice, lentils, macaroni, Vermicelli, tomato sauce, vegetable oil, onions, cumin, coriander |
Variations | Chickpeas, Hot sauce, Garlic juice, Vinegar, Short spaghetti |
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