Learn to Make Koshari
Learn to Make Koshari
in-person ⬝ hands-on
Join Moustafa Sayed of Mombar, a destination for traditional Egyptian cuisine, as you learn to make Egypt’s national dish, Koshari!
Thought to be introduced by Indian troops in the British army during WWI, this dish quickly become a mainstay at street carts and homes across Egypt.
This dish that starts with rice, macaroni and lentils topped with a spicy tomato sauce and garnished with crispy onions is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Guests will learn to prepare the tomato sauce and sauté the onions before strategically assembling this dish of bliss.
Throughout the class, you’ll get to hear stories from Moustafa and his larger than life personality.
As he spills the tea, guests will also enjoy specialty Mint and Hibiscus teas.
What You’ll Learn
How to make Koshari
How to prepare the tomato sauce
How to sautee onions
How to properly assemble all ingredients for a proper Koshari
History and origins of dishes guests will enjoy
On the Menu
Koshari | lentils, rice and macaroni topped with a spicy tomato sauce
Beet Salad | beets, apples, garlic and spices
Ful Mudammas | slow-cooked Fava beans with garlic and tomato sauce
Steamed Cauliflower | Pomegranate sauce and spices
Mint Tea
Karkady | Hibiscus tea
Your Booking Includes
2 hour class
Family-style meal
Tea
Digital recipes
Good to know
Please be on time
Allergies, including sesame can be accommodated
BYOB accepted
PRIVATE BOOKINGS
This experience is also available for private groups of 10 - 15 guests
About Your Guide
moustafa el-sayed
Chef-Owner, Mombar
Moustafa is somewhat of a local treasure. Emigrating to NYC from Alexandria, Egypt in the early ‘80’s, Moustafa would ultimately make his mark in Astoria, Queens.
What’s partially so fascinating about him is just how multi-dimensional he is. As an engineer, artist and chef, he put all of those skill sets to work when he transformed his computer shoop to open Mombar in 2000.
From the mosaic facade to the trinkets and tables, everything was created or hand-sourced by Moustafa himself. He works selflessly to showcase his Egyptian roots through food and art, and make anyone who enters his doors feel welcome.
About The Business
mombar
25-22 Steinway St, Queens, NY 11103
Located in a pocked of Astoria known as “Little Egypt,” Mombar has been serving traditional Egyptian food to Egyptians and locals alike.
With a large eye adorning the exterior of Mombar, this is a sign of many that this is not going to be your run-of-the-mill dining experience.
Operating as a one-man shop for over 23 years, Mombar’s owner, Moustafa is a gregarioous character who loves to talk about his food, country and art.
A feast for both the eyes and senses, Mombar is a porthole into Egyptian food and culture.