Cuisine in Israel

Falafel

National dish of chickpea croquettes in pita with tahini sauce

• Region: Nationwide
• Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Herbs, Sesame paste

Hummus

Chickpea paste dip with olive oil

• Region: Levant region
• Main ingredients: Chickpeas, Tahini, Lemon, Olive oil

Shakshuka

Breakfast staple of eggs poached in tomato sauce

• Region: North African immigrant origin
• Main ingredients: Tomatoes, Eggs, Peppers, Spices

Israeli Salad

Refreshing salad of diced tomatoes and cucumbers with herbs and lemon

• Main ingredients: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Parsley, Lemon juice

Sabich

Iraqi-style sandwich with fried eggplant and boiled egg in pita

• Region: Tel Aviv street food
• Main ingredients: Eggplant, Eggs, Pita bread, Amba

Couscous

North African dish of steamed semolina grains eaten with vegetable soup

• Region: Moroccan community
• Main ingredients: Semolina, Vegetables, Spices

Marga

Spiced fish in tomato stew; Friday night home cooking

• Region: Libyan Jews
• Main ingredients: White fish, Tomatoes, Cumin, Chili

Malabi

Milk pudding with rose water, nuts, and syrup

• Region: Mediterranean coast
• Main ingredients: Milk, Cornstarch, Pistachios

Burekas

Turkish-style pastry stuffed with cheese or potatoes

• Region: Bakeries everywhere
• Main ingredients: Phyllo dough, Feta cheese

Harabu Chops

Syrian-style oxtail slowly braised in tomato

• Region: Northern
• Main ingredients: Oxtail, Tomatoes, Seven spice blend