{"id":42065,"date":"2022-03-21T16:47:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T15:47:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.egiptoexclusivo.com\/blog\/what-is-koshari-one-of-egypts-delicacies\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T15:31:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T13:31:04","slug":"what-is-koshari-one-of-egypts-delicacies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.egiptoexclusivo.com\/en\/blog\/what-is-koshari-one-of-egypts-delicacies\/","title":{"rendered":"What is koshari, one of Egypt&#8217;s delicacies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koshari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Egypt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one of the most popular dishes, especially among the poorest strata, but also among the wealthiest pockets, since it can be served as a fast-food dish on the street or as a refined dish in a fancy restaurant. In this post we tell you what exactly is the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koshari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what&#8217;s in it and where you can eat it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koshari <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and what is in it<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koshari<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also often known as koshary or kushari, is a staple dish of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.egiptoexclusivo.com\/en\/culture\/egyptian-gastronomy\/\">Egyptian cuisine<\/a> and, increasingly, of vegan cuisine in general, since the original recipe is meatless and contains very energetic ingredients, especially two legumes: chickpeas and lentils. This would be a list of what should not be missing:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Onion<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomato<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pasta (noodles)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chickpeas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lentils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spice mix (baharat)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet paprika<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oil<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as the presentation on the plate is concerned, it is served on the plate with all the ingredients mixed together and with rice pudding and a variety of sauces to add as an extra. Among those sauces may be a spicy spicy tomato sauce, which is actually the strongest ingredient it can carry, hence among tourists (especially those with more sensitive stomachs) it is also quite an accepted dish.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, it is possible to add some meat (usually lamb, slices or shawarma). There is also a lot of freedom in the choice of spices, since baharat is really a mixture in which each cook hides his or her own secret: cloves, cumin, black pepper, oregano, etc. Although it may look like a summer salad, it is actually served hot.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34656\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34656\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30893 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.egiptoexclusivo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plato-egipcio-kushari.jpg\" alt=\"Kushari Egyptian Dish\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.egiptoexclusivo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plato-egipcio-kushari.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.egiptoexclusivo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plato-egipcio-kushari-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.egiptoexclusivo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plato-egipcio-kushari-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.egiptoexclusivo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/plato-egipcio-kushari-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kushari Egyptian Dish<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to eat a good <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koshari <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Egypt<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If what you want is to eat a good <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koshari <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in Egypt<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during your trip to this country, the possibilities you have in your hand are many. If you want to eat it like an Egyptian would eat it, you can order it on the street, served in the classic fast food stalls. On the other hand, you will also have no trouble finding a more sophisticated restaurant that includes the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koshari <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in its menu of dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It should also be said that it is also usually eaten at iftar, that is, to break the fast during Ramadan, since it is really caloric and energetic. Some of the best rated in Cairo are El Tahrir or Sayed Hanafy, while in Luxor others such as El Zaeem receive good reviews.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, these are just a few recommendations for those who are traveling alone and wish to explore on their own. On the other hand, if you want to receive a more personalized recommendation, you can ask our advice if you have organized your trip with us: the staff of our tours will be able to advise you according to your tastes and budget. And, in fact, the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">koshari <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can be an interesting option to choose in our lunch packages, which in some cities include lunch in a local restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The koshari of Egyptis one of the most popular dishes, especially among the poorest strata, but also among the wealthiest pockets, since it can be served as a fast-food dish on the street or as a refined dish in a fancy restaurant. 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