سلطة الكشري بالطماطم
Arabic 60 Mins Prep · 30 Mins Cook
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Set aside. Cook the pasta (or ditalini) according to package instructions in boiling salted water. Drain and toss in 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Set aside. Drain and rinse the lentils well. Chop one onion and crush both garlic cloves.
- Heat a pot with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Sauté the onion and 1 garlic clove until softened. Add 800g of tomatoes and 4 tbsp of vinegar and simmer until softened – approx. 20 minutes.
- Add the lentils and stir to combine.
- In a medium pot placed over a medium-high heat, add the 2 tbsp of oil and vermicelli. Cook until the vermicelli turns golden brown. Season with the salt.
- In a small saucepan, sauté the garlic clove and cumin together until fragrant, approx. 30 seconds. Add the remaining vinegar, water then season with the salt to taste.
- To make the crispy onions, thinly slice the second onion and place it in a saucepan with the oil and slowly heat until the onions start sizzling. Fry until golden and crispy then drain on paper towels.
- Quarter the rest of the tomatoes and fry them in the same pan until softened.
- Arrange the ingredients in different sections on a platter, including the fried tomatoes and spoon the sauces over. Spoon some of the onion oil over the rice. Garnish with a handful of fresh coriander (or parsley) Serve immediately.
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