Koshari is the ultimate Egyptian comfort food. Whether it’s a family recipe, or a bustling Cairo street vendor, Koshari never disappoints. If there’s one food all Egyptians cherish, it’s this. Believed to have originated in the 19th century, this vegetarian street food staple is made of rice, lentils, and chickpeas, topped with delicious fried onions and a spicy tomato-based garlicky sauce. While we all love our street Koshari, getting a whiff of its exquisite aroma in your kitchen makes the experience as a home-cooked meal worth it. Our family recipe, written below, can be found in our 100% non-profitable cookbook, Minnie’s Taste of Mediterranean Delight along with a myriad of classic Egyptian recipes. Minnie’s Taste of Mediterranean Delight is a project to help disadvantaged people in Egypt to be able to put food on the table for their families. This cookbook, made from the heart and filled with more than 150 authentic recipes, hopes to support the impoverished with all proceeds going to charity. With recipes handed down over various generations to more modern ones, the pages on this book will not only transport you to the Mediterranean but will…
