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Israeli cuisine can be described as a melting pot or a fusion of other neighboring flavors. From Iranian, to
Lebanese, and European flavors too, Israeli food will have you satisfied. Here are 8 tastes you’ll find in Israel
that you should say yes to whether you’re in the market, on the street, or in a restaurant. After all, Israel is
nicknamed the land of milk and honey.
BOUREKAS – Like Italy’s calzone, Spain’s meal, Israeli salad is a burst of all the oozing-chocolate filled pastry that will
empanada, and India’s samosa, Turkish best flavors. The recipe contains finely melt in your mouth.
Bourekas are nothing short of perfection. chopped and always fresh cucumbers,
In Israel, Bourekas can be potato, cheese, tomatoes, parsley, cilantro and drizzled SAMBUSAK – You can find Sambusak in
ground beef or spinach stuffed triangles with lemon juice and olive oil. The dish every corner of the world, from India,
of filo-dough topped with oil and toasted adds color to any meal you’re eating and Ethiopia, to Portugal and even Israel
sesame seeds. They’re commonly served you can find it anywhere you go. too. Its cousin is the Bourekas but
during breakfast, Sabbath meals or can made differently. In Israel its traditionally
be picked up at a street cart. Head over KHACHAPURI – Khachapuri is a traditional made with mashed chickpeas, onions
to Leon and Sons for a taste of this flaky Georgian dish well-known in Israel. and tantalizing spices, all wrapped in a
treat in Jaffa. It’s quite simple with eggs and cheese triangular dough pocket. For an Indian-
combined in an eye-shaped dough. Once styled Sambusak, visit Tandoor in Tel Aviv.
FRESH JUICE – From the rich taste of combined, the Khachapuri is baked until
pomegranates to citrusy infused oranges, golden, cheese oozing and the egg SHAKSHUKA – Shakshuka is traditionally
Israel prides itself on fresh made juices. cooked through with a rich interior ideal served in the pan it’s cooked in with the
No matter where you go in Israel, you’ll for dipping pieces of the outer crust. Try eggs cracked into tomato sauce. The
want to stop and pick up a cold juice this dish at Hachapuria in the Mahane best part is when you swipe your bread
– especially on a sunny day. Tamara in Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. across the pan to pick up the runny-egg-
Tel Aviv is one of the many popular juice drenched sauce. Try Dr. Shakshuka in Tel
stands in the city. SABICH - Sabich is a pita stuffed with Aviv-Yafo for this delicious dish.
ISRAELI SALAD – What may be the main ingredient - crispy-fried eggplant,
greatest dish on every table and at every and joined by a hard-boiled egg, creamy
hummus and tahini, Israeli salad, and
pickles. Is your mouth watering yet? The
sandwich was created from Israel’s very
own Iraqi Jewish community and is often
a street food favorite amongst locals
today. If you’re in Tel Aviv, go to Sabich
Frishman for a real taste.

RUGELACH – Rugelach is a Jewish pastry,
often resembling a croissant but better.
The Rugelach you’ll find in Israel is often
made with chocolate, cinnamon, raisins,
walnuts, or fruits. Visit Marzipan Bakery in
Jerusalem and take a bite or two of this