Israeli Cuisine

27 dishes · Community built

Israeli Dishes

#1

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce — one of the great breakfast dishes of the world. Israeli in associatio...

#2

Cholent

The Shabbat stew — slow-cooked beans and meat left in a low oven from Friday afternoon until Saturday lunch, as Jewish l...

#3

Falafel

Deep-fried balls of ground chickpeas mixed with herbs and spices — one of the Middle East's most universally loved stree...

#4

Sabich

Tel Aviv's greatest sandwich — pita stuffed with fried aubergine, hard-boiled egg, hummus, tahini, Israeli salad and pic...

#5

Burekas

Flaky pastry parcels filled with cheese, potato, spinach or mushroom — brought to Israel by Sephardic Jewish immigrants ...

#6

Israeli Chraime

Fish simmered in a spicy, garlicky tomato sauce, a North African Jewish dish popular in Israel.

#7

Matbucha

A cooked salad of tomatoes and roasted peppers, slow-simmered with garlic and chile.

#8

Kugel

A baked casserole of egg noodles, sweetened and spiced, with a crisp golden top.

#9

Israeli Salad

A finely diced salad of tomato, cucumber, onion, and herbs, dressed simply with lemon and olive oil.

#10

Pargiyot

Juicy marinated chicken thighs grilled over an open flame, a favorite at Israeli barbecues.

#11

Malabi

A chilled, creamy milk pudding flavored with rosewater, topped with a sweet syrup and crushed nuts.

#12

Hummus

A smooth dip made from blended chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon.

#13

Israeli Couscous Salad

Toasted pearl couscous tossed with roasted vegetables, herbs, and a lemon dressing.

#14

Kubbeh Soup

A warm soup of semolina and bulgur dumplings filled with spiced meat, simmered in a tangy broth.

#15

Jerusalem Mixed Grill

A sizzling mix of chicken hearts, livers, and spleen grilled with onion and warm spices.

#16

Jachnun

A rolled, slow-baked pastry, traditionally cooked overnight, served with grated tomato and a hard-boiled egg.

#17

Ptitim

Small, toasted wheat pasta pearls, often cooked pilaf-style with vegetables and stock.

#18

Marak Yerakot

A light, hearty vegetable soup, commonly made with whatever vegetables are in season.

#19

Kubaneh

A rich, pull-apart yeasted bread slow-baked overnight, a Yemeni-Israeli Shabbat tradition.

#20

Malawach

A flaky, pan-fried layered flatbread, a Yemeni-Israeli breakfast staple served with grated tomato.

#21

Israeli Pashtida

A savory baked egg casserole with vegetables and cheese, an Israeli home-cooking staple.

#22

Israeli Shawarma

Layers of marinated turkey and chicken roasted on a vertical spit, shaved and stuffed into pita.

#23

Israeli Schnitzel

Breaded and fried chicken breast, a beloved everyday Israeli staple.

#24

Shakshuka Yerushalmit

A slow-cooked eggplant and tomato dish, distinct from classic shakshuka, often without eggs.

#25

Memulaim

An assortment of vegetables stuffed with spiced rice and meat, a festive Israeli dish.

#26

Sufganiyot

Fluffy jam-filled doughnuts, dusted with powdered sugar, traditionally eaten during Hanukkah.

#27

Krembo

A marshmallow-topped chocolate biscuit coated in a thin chocolate shell.

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