Best 8 Egyptian Rice With Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipes

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**Experience the symphony of flavors in Egyptian rice with spicy tomato sauce, a delightful culinary journey that tantalizes your taste buds.**

This traditional Egyptian dish, known as roz bil sha3eriya, is a delectable combination of aromatic rice, succulent tomatoes, and a vibrant blend of spices. The rice, cooked to fluffy perfection, absorbs the tangy tomato sauce infused with garlic, cumin, and coriander, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Accompanying this main course are three complementary recipes: a refreshing tomato salad with cucumber and mint, a creamy yogurt sauce infused with garlic and herbs, and a zesty green salad with a tangy lemon dressing. Together, these dishes offer a complete and satisfying culinary experience, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Cairo.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

KOSHARI (EGYPTIAN RICE, LENTILS AND MACARONI WITH SPICY TOMATO CHILE SAUCE)



Koshari (Egyptian Rice, Lentils and Macaroni with Spicy Tomato Chile Sauce) image

The national dish of Egypt, this is Egyptian street food at its best!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Entree     Main Dish     Side Dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tbs olive oil
1 cup medium grain rice
1 cup brown lentils
2 cups small macaroni noodles ((uncooked))
2 cups vegetable stock
1 garlic clove (, quartered)
1 tsp cumin
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
Salt to taste
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion (diced finely)
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 15 oz can plain tomato sauce (cooked/pureed tomatoes)
2 tsp baharat spice blend
1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes ((omit if you don't like it spicy hot))
1 tbs red wine vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste
Crispy Onion Garnish:
2 large onions (, very finely sliced)
Oil for deep-frying
1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (, rinsed and drained)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and fry it for 2 minutes, then add the vegetable stock. Bring it to a boil, decrease the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
  • Rinse the lentils under cold water and add them to another medium saucepan with 2 cups of water. Add the garlic, cumin and bay leaf and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the lentils are tender. Once cooked, add the salt and stir to combine. Strain any excess liquid if necessary.Cook the macaroni according to package instructions until al dente.Note: Prepare the rice, macaroni and lentils while the sauce is simmering and leave them covered in the pots to keep warm.
  • To make sauce: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and add the onion. Cook until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until golden brown. Add the tomato sauce, baharat, salt and pepper to taste, chile flakes (if using) and red wine vinegar. Bring it to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To make the crispy onions, heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onions and fry until dark brown. Using a slotted spoon, remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain and cool.
  • Add the rice, lentils and macaroni to a large bowl and toss to combine (or simply scoop out desired amounts of each onto the plates). Sprinkle a little baharat over each portion and serve topped with some of the spicy tomato sauce. Top with garbanzo beans, the crispy onions and another sprinkle of baharat. Serve warm.

EGYPTIAN KOSHARI RECIPE (THE BEST I'VE HAD)



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Koshari is a hearty vegan meal of lentil rice, chickpeas, spicy vinegar tomato sauce, pasta, and fried onions. This Egyptian koshari recipe is authentic and perfect for meal prepping.

Provided by Lilian B.

Categories     Entree

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 medium onions (about 1.5 lbs)
1 cup dried chickpeas (or 2 - 15 ounce cans of chickpeas)** See note 3
1/2 bag of 1 lb spaghetti
1/2 bag of 1 lb elbow pasta
1 cup dried brown lentils
2 cups dry Calrose rice (or short-grain rice) **See note 4
8 whole tomatoes (about 2 lbs or 1 kg in weight)
2 tbsp tomato paste
9 garlic cloves
1 bell pepper (size of a clenched fist)
2 tbsp white vinegar
ground cumin
ground coriander
2 limes
oil for frying (preferably sunflower oil)** See note 5
flour (to toss the onions in prior to frying)
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp sugar
chili flakes or cayenne powder (optional)
1 spicy chili (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak the dried lentils and dried chickpeas in water for 3 hours prior to making koshari.
  • See note 3 if using canned chickpeas. Boil 1 cup of dried chickpeas until semi-cooked (about 45 minutes to an hour). Drain water.
  • Add fresh water and 1/2 tbsp of cumin. Boil chickpeas a second time for another 30 minutes.
  • Once chickpeas are cooked, squeeze 1/2 of a lime over chickpeas.
  • Chop 2 medium onions into circles. Mix with flour and set aside for 30 minutes prior to frying.
  • Fry in oil, preferrably sunflower oil. Using a frying spatula, remove the onions from the oil. Set onto a paper towel and set aside.
  • Keep the sunflower oil to use some of it in other parts of the recipe.
  • Blend 3 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 medium onion, and 3 garlic cloves in the food processor.
  • If you would like a spicy sauce, add 1 spicy pepper.
  • Add 1/2 tsp of ground cumin, 1/2 tsp of ground coriander, 1 tbsp of oil (from the fried onions), salt, and pepper. Add juice from 1 lime.
  • Blend and set aside.
  • Blend 1.5 medium onions in a food processor.
  • In a high-rimmed stovetop pot, add 2 tbsp of oil (from the fried onions). Cook the onions on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
  • Add the brown lentils (these will be about 2.25 cups after being soaked) and 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes.
  • Turn down heat to medium-low. Add 2 cups of dry rice and 1 more cup of water.
  • Add salt and pepper. Mix the koshari rice and cover.
  • Continue to cook on medium-low heat covered until the rice has finished cooking (about 12 minutes).
  • Turn off the stove and allow the rice to rest covered for 5 minutes.
  • Boil water and add about 1 tbsp of salt.
  • Break the spaghetti pasta in half, then break the half again making quarter-size sections of spaghetti. Break about 15 spaghetti noodles at the same time.
  • Add the spaghetti pasta and elbow pasta to the boiling water.
  • Cook the pasta until desired firmness.
  • Drain the pasta and set it aside.
  • Blend 5 medium tomatoes in a blender. Strain tomatoes into a bowl.
  • Fry 2 tbsp of oil (or ghee) with 1 tsp chili flakes (or chili powder) for 30 seconds then add 5 minced garlic cloves.
  • Add 2 tbsp of tomato paste and 2 tbsp of vinegar for about 30 seconds before adding the blended tomatoes.
  • Add 1 tsp of cumin, 1 tsp of coriander, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1 tsp of ground pepper.
  • Boil for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 cups, Calories 528 calories, Sugar 6 g, Sodium 161 mg, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 90 g, Fiber 28 g, Protein 58 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

KUSHARI - EGYPTIAN RICE, LENTILS, AND PASTA WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



Kushari - Egyptian Rice, Lentils, and Pasta With Spicy Tomato Sauce image

Provided by Kelly

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb onions (454g)
Vegetable oil for frying, I use canola or sunflower
4 tablespoons onion oil
1 ½ cups medium grain rice, I use Calrose (11oz, 312g)
¾ cup brown lentils (5.8oz, 164g)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth (or 3 cups water and 1 bouillon cube) (750ml)
1 lb box ditalini or macaroni (454g)
4 tablespoons onion oil
Salt to taste
2 tablespoons onion oil
1 onion, cut small
Green pepper - depending on how spicy you want it - 1 big mild pepper, or several jalapenos, cut small
5 cloves garlic, minced fine
17.64 oz box of Pomi strained tomatoes (or other good quality, strong tomato sauce) (500g)
4 tablespoons white vinegar
1 bouillon cube
Salt to taste
15 ounce can chick peas, warmed and drained (425g)
Garlic Vinegar Sauce, see notes

Steps:

  • Clean the onions, cut them in half, then slice in thin half-circles.
  • In a medium pan, heat oil to 350 degrees F. You want just enough oil to cover the onions, about 3 cups.
  • Cook onions in oil, stirring occasionally. Keep an eye on the edges around the pan, that will darken too quickly first.
  • When they are golden brown, lift them out with a slotted spoon and spread on a layer of napkins. Keep them spread out so they can stay crispy.
  • Keep the onion oil - you'll use it in three other places in the Kushari.
  • Simmer lentils in water until they are almost soft, about 20-25 minutes, then drain. You don't want to fully cook them at this point because they will be cooked further with the rice.
  • In the same pan, heat 4 tablespoons onion oil. Sauté rice and cumin in oil about 30 seconds then add lentils, broth, salt, and 1 handful of the fried onions, smashed.
  • Bring to a boil. After boiling, cover pan with lid, turn heat to low, and cook until rice is done, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat, let rest for 10 minutes, then fluff with fork. Keep covered until ready to use. Wrapped in a blanket, the rice will stay warm for several hours.
  • Cook the ditalini in salted, boiling water until al dente. Drain.
  • Toss with ¼ cup onion oil and salt to taste.
  • Cover and keep warm until ready to use. Wrapped in a blanket, the pasta will stay warm for several hours.
  • Sauté onion and green pepper in 2 tablespoons of the onion oil until they are soft.
  • Add garlic, tomato, vinegar, bouillon cube, and salt to taste. Let simmer 10 minutes. Turn off heat. Keep warm until ready to use.
  • Either layer the separate components in a big serving dish or in individual bowls. First a layer of the rice and lentils goes in. Then the pasta, sauce, and finally the fried onions.
  • If you are using the optional chickpeas, add them on top of the sauce and before the onions.
  • For the optional extra garlic vinegar sauce, see notes.

EGYPTIAN RICE WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE



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Make and share this Egyptian Rice With Spicy Tomato Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups tomato sauce
1 -2 teaspoon harissa or 1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper paste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Heat the oil & saute the onion but do not let it brown. Add the rice to the pan & cook for 2 minutes or until the rice becomes translucent.
  • Place the rice, water, chicken stock, & spices in an ovenproof casserole dish. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Heat the tomato sauce & harissa in a pan, add salt & pepper if needed. Serve the rice mixed with the spicy tomato sauce.

EGYPTIAN TOMATO SAUCE



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This is a lovely tomato sauce to top mujadara (lentil rice) put on top of individual portions and top with caramalised onions and have yogurt cucumber salad on side. Very very nice. An arab lady said this is the best she has tasted. I hope you like it.

Provided by chef zermane dit ze

Categories     Egyptian

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 onion, finely chopped
5 -7 garlic, crushed
2 cups tomato juice
1 teaspoon vinegar
2 tablespoons oil (can add more)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Saute onions med heat until quite brown.
  • add garlic and cook only a little.
  • add tomato juice and sugar and cook 15-20mins.
  • Add vinegar and seasoning and cook 2 -3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.4, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 340.4, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 7.3, Protein 6

DIM'A MUSABIKA (EGYPTIAN TOMATO SAUCE)



Dim'a Musabika (Egyptian Tomato Sauce) image

A very dear friend of mine, L.D.Osni, lived in Egypt for a while and was married to an Egyptian. She taught me this recipe. It is a little spicy, and I love it!

Provided by Berts Kitchen Witch

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil
8 large garlic cloves (minced fine)
1 large onion (chopped fine)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 cups water
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat quotient, but 1/4 does not make it too hot)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large enough pot; add onions.
  • Sauté the onions until translucent (about 6 minutes).
  • Add garlic; sauté for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the can of tomato paste, and sauté, constantly stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups water.
  • Stir in the vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Slow simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 1508.9, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.7

SPICED TOMATO RICE



Spiced tomato rice image

Just a few storecupboard ingredients turn plain rice into something special

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Side dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

350g long-grain rice
500ml vegetable stock
200ml passata
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp mild chilli powder
handful flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a pan with the stock and passata. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 10-12 mins. Take off the heat, stir in the cumin and chilli powder, then cover and rest for 5 mins more. Fluff with a fork and serve scattered with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.62 milligram of sodium

THE PERFECT EGYPTIAN RICE WITH VERMICELLI



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Egyptian rice is a very short grain rice, grown in Egypt. It is not cooked the same way as medium or long grain rice. When cooked, it is supposed to have a fluffy texture, not at all sticky.

Provided by Gamila Salem

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 36m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup 1/2-inch long vermicelli
1 cup Egyptian rice (short-grain rice)
salt to taste
1 ¾ cups water

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add vermicelli; cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Pour in rice and salt; stir until coated with oil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cook the rice mixture, stirring constantly, until rice turns pasty white, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Stir water into the rice mixture. Cover; cook until most of the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Turn off heat; let sit until remaining water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.1 g, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 57.1 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will have a big impact on the final dish. Use the best quality rice, tomatoes, and spices that you can find.
  • Toast the rice before cooking: Toasting the rice before cooking helps to bring out its nutty flavor and prevents it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce: The tomato sauce is a key component of this dish, so make sure to use a good quality sauce. You can either use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Add the spices gradually: Start with a small amount of spices and then add more to taste. This will help you to avoid overpowering the dish.
  • Serve the rice with your favorite toppings: This dish can be served with a variety of toppings, such as grilled chicken, lamb, or vegetables. You can also serve it with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Egyptian rice with spicy tomato sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. The combination of the fluffy rice, the flavorful tomato sauce, and the fragrant spices makes this dish a winner.

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