Since I have been working in Kuwait, I have had very little time to cook the foods I enjoy eating and making. So, I have been taking my meals at an Egyptian placed called "Gad", its pretty good stuff with Stone oven pizzas, shiskababs, all manner of grilled veggies etc on the menu. But my personal favorite is a dish called "Kushari" - which consists of rice, pasta, lentils, onions, chick peas all covered in a hot sauce. Pretty tasty.
A large order to go is about $3.75 American, or 1 Kuwati Dinar, not bad for a large volume of food. This Dish is not only tasty but very filling. It sits on your stomach like a sack of stones but, its a meal that is packed with energy and will stick to your ribs.
I have posted the recipe and a bit about the dishes history. If you get around to making it I hope you enjoy this food as much as I do.
Right now, Im going to polish of this food then smoke a decent Cuban cigar, followed by a cup of Indian style tea.
Tomahawk - Scouts out!
KUSHARI:
Kushari was originally a poor man's dish, but nowadays kushari is enjoyed by all strata of society. Variously spelled koshari, kosheri, koushari or koshary.
4 servings
Ingredients
Rice -- 1 cup
Macaroni pasta -- 1 cup
Lentils -- 1 cup
Oil -- 2 tablespoons
Onion, chopped finely -- 1
Garlic, minced -- 2 to 3 cloves
Tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes -- 2 cups
Pepper flakes -- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon
Salt and pepper -- to taste
Oil for frying
Onion, sliced thinly -- 1
Salt and pepper -- to taste
Cooking Method:
1.Cook the rice and 2 cups of water in a covered pot until done, about 20 minutes. Cook the macaroni according to package directions, or until al dente. Simmer the lentils and 2 cups of water in a covered pot until tender, 30-45 minutes.
2.While the rice, pasta and lentils are cooking, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent and wilted, 4-5 minutes. Stir in the tomato sauce and pepper flakes, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, add a little water if necessary. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
3.Heat about 1/2-inch of oil in a heavy skillet. Add the sliced onions and fry until they turn brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
4.Place the rice, macaroni and lentils in a large bowl, season with salt and pepper and stir together gently with a fork. Portion the mixture into individual bowls and spoon some tomato sauce over each portion. Top with crispy fried onions and serve hot or at room temperature.
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