Koshary
Koshary | |
| Type | Mixed macaroni dish |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Koshary, kushari or koshari (Egyptian Arabic: كشرى [ˈkoʃæɾi]) 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. Sprinklings of garlic vinegar and hot sauce are optional.