Koshari, Kitchari, Arroz con Gandules: Food of the Masses

A tasting and teach-in exploring Egyptian Koshari, Indian Kitchari, and Puerto Rican Arroz con Gandules — three dishes built on rice and lentils that have sustained communities across generations. The event combines food sampling with discussion of how these meals connect to personal identity, cultural survival, and resistance to colonialism. Attendees will reflect together on the foods that anchor their own heritage.