Koshari - Lentils, Pasta and Rice – Gluten-free version

👨‍🍳 Method

For the Caramelized Onion

1. 1
   Cook the lentils in the water with salt for about 20 minutes, until tender. Drain.

   StovePot
2. 2
   Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package directions and drain.

   StovePotColander
3. 3
   Cook the rice according to the package directions.

   StovePot
4. 4
   Heat the oil in a wide pot and fry the onion over medium heat about 15 minutes, stirring, until it is deep brown.

   StoveWide, shallow pot

   💡Onion caramelizes with patience: over medium heat it reaches deep brown in about half an hour, over low heat it takes close to an hour, and over high heat it burns at the edges before it softens. A pinch of salt at the start draws out its liquid, and when it starts to stick, add a tablespoon of water and scrape the bottom.
5. 5
   Remove about half of the onion to a bowl, for garnish, and leave the rest in a pot.

   Bowl

To assemble

1. 6
   To the onion left in the pot, add the garlic, cumin and paprika and fry for a minute.

   Stove
2. 7
   Add the tomatoes and vinegar and cook 10 minutes.

   Stove
3. 8
   Layer the rice, lentils and gluten-free pasta on a plate, pour the tomato sauce over the top and sprinkle with the onion you set aside.