Traditional koshari: the Egyptian street dish of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, tomato sauce and crispy onions
Published on: June 28, 2026
Egypt's national dish, sold on every corner of Cairo: layers of rice with vermicelli, brown lentils, pasta, chickpeas, a tomato sauce with cumin and vinegar, the dakka garlic sauce and a mountain of crispy fried onions. Vegan, cheap and addictive.