*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *
 
                                  KOSHARI
 
 Recipe By     : Kitchens of Eastern Arabia (Sozan Fahmi, SADAF)
 Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Side Dishes & Vegetables         Ethnic
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3      large         onions -- sliced
    1      quart         water -- divided
                         oil for frying
    2      cups          rice
    2      teaspoons     salt
    1 1/2  cups          brown lentils
    8      ounces        small macaroni
                         SAUCE:
    6      cloves        garlic
    2      tablespoons   white vinegar
    1      can           tomato paste (6 oz)
    2      teaspoons     cumin
                         chili pepper (if you like it hot!)
 
 Saute onions until brown.  Drain on paper towels.  Put 3 cups water in a pot
 with a few drops oil.  Bring to a boil.  Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt.  After
 water returns to a boil, lower heat.  Simmer until done.
 Wash lentils.  Then boil until tender.  Boil macaroni until tender.  Drain.
 
 Sauce:
 Slice garlic.  Saute in small amount of oil.  Add vinegar, tomato paste,
 remaining 1 teaspoon salt, cumin, remaining 1 cup of water, and chili pepper,
 if desired.  Cook until mixture boils.  Lower heat, Simmer until cooked.
 
 To serve, layer rice, lentils, and macaroni.  Spread sauce on top.  Garnish
 with fried onions.
 
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