Koshari ($5.99) ?? Egyptian National Dish?
My first experience with Koshari at Baba Geddo was such a confusing experience..
Baba Geddo already made me confused..since this small takeout place really has 3 business names: Baba Geddo, Quick Pita and Mr. Burrito.....
Koshari is one of the most popular, inexpensive dishes in Egypt.. the main ingredients are rice, brown lentils, chickpeas, a spicy garlicky tomato sauce (thinks Tabasco) and macaroni? Macaroni?? topped with fried onion as a garnish.
After doing some search, I found out that Koshari is really a vegetarian/vegan dish and it is considered a meal that is inexpensive yet filling... oh now I know I was on another cheap date! :)
BTW, the interior of Baba Geddo was really hot and stuffy on this particular summer afternoon... I felt like I am eating in Cairo... sunny and hot and stuffy! How more authentic can this experience be!!