Learn to Make Koshari

Learn to Make Koshari

$110.00

wed, nov 27, 2024

7pm - 9pm (2 hrs)

from mombar (directions)

led by moustafa el-sayed (chef-owner)

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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.