Oh, this needs a whole other article. Koshari is served with two different kinds of Dakka-- Egyptian sauces that give the Koshari its unique taste. One is on the lemony side, and the other on the spicy side. And of course some additional tomato sauce and fried onion rings. No, you don't serve chicken or meat or anything else with this dish. It's fulfilling the way it is an22d doesn't need a companion.