Delicious Israeli Dishes To Try At Home

Claire Miles

Dec 20, 2019

If you’re looking to switch up your normal cooking routine, then the sraeli kitchen is a great place for you to start. Israeli cooking incorporates many foods from Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and European cuisines, which creates a wonderful blend of spices and tastes. If you enjoy hearty fusion cooking, then this is definitely the cuisine for you. Here are a couple of delicious dishes that are beloved in the Israeli kitchen.

Shakshuka

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What’s better than a classic breakfast of poached eggs? Well, Shakshuka is. This North-African dish is composed of soft poached eggs cooked in a spicy, rich tomato sauce. And if that description wasn’t mouthwatering enough, Shakshuka is usually accompanied by a nice crusty slice of bread, which is great for mopping up some of that flavorful sauce.

Falafel

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Falafel is not your average sandwich. It’s way better. The falafel balls are made up of mashed fried chickpeas, which are then deep-fried, shoved into a pita, and topped with tahini, amba (which is similar to mango chutney sauce), and freshly chopped greens. This street food dish has long been one of the most popular lunchtime foods in Israel, and today, it is beloved around the world as well.

Sufganiyot

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If you love donuts, you are going to be in for a very pleasant surprise. Sufganiyot are basically donuts but taken to the next level. These deep-fried balls of dough are typically stuffed with a sweet filling like jelly, custard, or butterscotch, and then sprinkled with powder sugar. While they are definitely not healthiest food around, Israelis only indulge in these treats during Hanukkah, the Jewish holiday of lights in December.

Challah Bread

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Calling all bread lovers! If you haven’t tried challah yet, you are definitely missing out. This soft, doughy bread is a traditional Jewish food that is typically eaten on the Sabbath. Whether you make the bread yourself or pick some up at a nearby Jewish bakery, the smell of freshly baked challah is overwhelmingly satisfying. Trust us.