Ingredients
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3/4
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5
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1/2
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2
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1
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1 3/4
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2
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2 - 4
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1
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2
Directions
Koshari Deluxe, I’ve been planning to try this traditional Egyptian vegetarian dish (at least another version of it) for a long time and finally did a few days ago From Arabian Delights PS> In US, you’ll find fideo vermicelli (aka ‘pelo de angel’ or simply fideos) in the Mexican food aisle section , This was pretty good used regular white vinegar and left out the chillies , I’ve been planning to try this traditional Egyptian vegetarian dish (at least another version of it) for a long time and finally did a few days ago From Arabian Delights PS> In US, you’ll find fideo vermicelli (aka ‘pelo de angel’ or simply fideos) in the Mexican food aisle section
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Steps
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1
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Prepare the Tomato Salsa and Green Chili Vinaigrette First to Allow Them to Marinate. |
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2
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Tomato Salsa: Lightly Saut the Chopped Onion in the Olive Oil on Medium Heat. Add the Garlic and Cook Another Minute to Avoid Burning. |
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3
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Place the Mixture in a Food Processor or Blender Along With the Tomatoes. Puree to Desired Consistency. |
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4
Done
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Place the Salsa Mixture Back in the Pan. Stir in the Cumin and Season to Taste With Salt and Pepper. |
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5
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Simmer, Covered About 15 Minutes. Set Salsa Aside to Cool to Room Temperature. |
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6
Done
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Green Chili Vinaigrette: Combine All Ingredients and Stir Well. |
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7
Done
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Koshari: in a Large Pot of Boiling Salted Water, Cook the Lentils Until Very Tender. Drain Well. |
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8
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Heat Up the Olive Oil in a Large Pan on Medium Heat and Brown the Fideo Vermicelli and Rice, Stirring Well to Coat With the Oil. Reduce Heat If Necessary to Avoid Burning. |
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9
Done
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Pour in 1 3/4 Cups Water (or Vegie Broth or Chicken Broth) and Add Salt to Taste. |
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10
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Reduce Heat, Cover and Simmer Until Tender For About 20 Minutes. |
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11
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Meanwhile, Cook the Slivered Onions in 2-4 Tablespoons of Olive Oil Until the Onions Are Caramelized a Dark Golden Brown and Crisp. Remove from Heat and Set Aside. |
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12
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to Serve, Place the Rice/Fideo Vermicelli Mixture on a Large Serving Platter. Another Option: the Rice/Fideo/Lentils Can Be Combined Then Arranged on the Platter. |
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13
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Spoon the Drained, Cooked Lentils Around the Rice. Top the Rice With the Caramelized Onion and Garnish With Fresh Chopped Cilantro. |
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14
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Transfer the Spicy Tomato Sauce and Green Chili Vinaigrette Into Separate Bowls. |
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15
Done
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Each Person Spoons Some of the Spicy Tomato Sauce and Green Chili Vinaigrette Onto Their Serving of Rice/Lentils. |
