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koshari

Traditional dish from Egypt

Must Try Street Food

About koshari

Egyptian dish

Koshary, kushari or koshari 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.

Components

  • chickpea
  • rice
  • tomato sauce
  • macaroni
  • fried onion
  • vermicelli
  • lentil

Dietary Information

✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Egypt
Traditional Egypt cuisine

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