Easy Egyptian Koshari Recipe

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1. 1Step 1: Pour the cooking oil into a medium saucepan and heat.
2. 2Step 2: Carefully add the onion rings to the oil and fry until brown and crispy, stirring often.
3. 3Step 3: Use a slotted spoon to remove the onions from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
4. 4Step 4: Add 4 cups of water seasoned, a teaspoon of kosher salt, and the oil that was used to fry the onions to a saucepan.
5. 5Step 5: Bring the oil and water to a boil before adding the lentils.
6. 6Step 6: Cook the lentils for 20 minutes before draining in a colander.
7. 7Step 7: Set aside.
8. 8Step 8: Cook the elbow macaroni to al dente according to package directions.
9. 9Step 9: Drain and set aside.
10. 10Step 10: Cook the rice according to package directions and set aside when finished cooking.
11. 11Step 11: Drizzle 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into a saucepan and heat on medium-high.
12. 12Step 12: Add the onion and cumin and saute for several minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
13. 13Step 13: Sprinkle in the red pepper flakes and garlic and continue to saute briefly.
14. 14Step 14: Once the garlic is fragrant, pour in the tomato sauce and add a small amount of salt.
15. 15Step 15: Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken.
16. 16Step 16: Once the sauce has reached the desired consistency, add the white vinegar.
17. 17Step 17: Reduce the heat to low, and cover until ready to assemble the koshari.
18. 18Step 18: Place half of the onions in the bottom of a large bowl.
19. 19Step 19: Then, begin layering the other ingredients, starting with the chickpeas.
20. 20Step 20: Add the tomato sauce over top, then the elbow macaroni.
21. 21Step 21: Next, spoon the cooked lentils over top and finish with the basmati rice.
22. 22Step 22: Using a spatula, press down on the top of the koshari so that the layers are firm.
23. 23Step 23: Use a serving plate to cover the entire top of the bowl.
24. 24Step 24: Invert the contents of the bowl onto the plate by flipping it while holding tightly to both sides.
25. 25Step 25: Serve immediately, garnished with the remainder of the crispy onions and chopped parsley.