Shakshuka
Moroccans, Tunisians, and Yemenites all claim this quick egg dish as their own. The term shakshuka comes from either the Hebrew verb “to shake,” as one does to a pan over a hot stove, or from Arabic slang for a mixture or stew.
Israeli Recipes
Homemade Pita Chips with Za'atar
This recipe is a perfect example of when homemade just completely crushes the store-bought equivalent.
Poppy Seed Cake with Blueberries and Labneh
The earthy fruitiness of poppy seeds makes them shine in recipes both sweet and savory.
Jerusalem Hummus
Jerusalem hummus is garnished with hot, spiced ground beef, often with the addition of pine nuts.
Hummus Techina
The secret to great Israeli-style hummus is an obscene amount of techina (tahini).