Food is a huge part of the Israeli culture and although many of its dishes have found their way into the British diet, there’s really nothing like the authentic taste of the Middle East.
Here’s our pick of Israel’s must-eat dishes.
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Shakshuka
Start your day with a healthy serving of shakshuka, a North African dish that has a strong foothold in Israel’s breakfast culture. There are many variations of shakshuka, but essentially it’s eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce with chunks of challah bread on the side to dip. Colourful, warming and bursting with Middle Eastern flavor, it’s a real comfort food.
Chickpeas
If you haven’t consumed a chickpea during your time in Israel, you’re doing something wrong. This humble legume forms the basis of some of the country’s most popular dishes, such as…
Hummus: often topped with toasted pine nuts, whole chickpeas and fava beans, all with puddles of olive oil on top. It’s also perfectly acceptable to wipe the bowl clean with your last bit of pita. Bonus.
Msabbaha: the difference between hummus and msabbaha is the texture – hummus is smooth whereas the chickpeas remain whole or smashed in msabbaha. It’s then served with tahini, olive oil, chopped herbs, spices and pita.
Falafel: found on every street corner for a very inexpensive meal. They’re flavorful and crispy, served alongside fresh salad, hummus, a hot sauce, briny pickle slices and pita.
Shawarma
Similar to the Turkish doner kebab, an Isareli shawarma is made up of slices of turkey, chicken or lamb, which are shaved off a huge slab of meat, served inside a pita with the usual array of salad and condiments.
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