Top Mouth-watering Israeli Dishes which you must Taste!

Israel is the dream destination for many. The reason behind that may be its unparalleled culture, offbeat beauty, incredible nightlife and phenomenal scenic views. Beyond being ultra beautiful, the country is famous among the masses for its core mouth watering cuisines which will leave you stunned with its fantastic flavor. This place has a lot to give!

Once a personage has visited the country and tasted the famous cuisine of the nation s/he becomes a fan of the food, the place, the culture and everything else. So, this blog is dedicated for the people who are planning to visit Israel, love Israeli cuisines or are the great foodies. Here is the list of top 5 Israeli dishes that you must try whether you are a traveler, an explorer, or even a native in short, when you are in Israel: 

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1. Falafel: Falafel is a delicious blend of chickpeas and fava beans over which the spices are liberally applied. The tiny falafel balls are then thrust into a pita and are nestled along with humus, fresh salads, tehina sauce and some chips. It has its roots in Egypt and is known as the ’King of Israeli food’.

2. Hummus: Hummus is a sort of spread prepared from trodden chickpeas concocted with tehina sauce, salt, garlic lemon and olive oil etc. It’s a great food as it can be served in many ways; as a main dish or alongside another dish. It is loved by all and people enjoy eating it till the last bite. 

3. Shakshooka: It’s a fetching Israeli food that has its origin from Arab. It is the mixture of onions, tomatoes, garlic, as well as certain critical spices for instance sweet paprika, which is a sort of liquid dish that is then topped off with a poached eggs in the same frying pan.

4. Jachnun: This cuisine is usually eaten on the weekends in Israel, hence is called ‘the weekend king’. The reason behind this is Jachnun is a conventional dish that is only served on a Saturday morning (though you may find it at many restaurants throughout the week). It is prepared by rolling dough with a lot of unhealthy margarine, which is then cooked overnight for around 10-11 hours.

5. Shawarma: Shawarma is another mouth watering street food that is extremely famous in the nation, It is typically the slices of chicken or lamb, which are generally shaved off a massive slab of meat that rotates vertically over a big spit. 

Once you are in Israel for any reason you must not miss tasting the above listed country dishes. In fact, if you are a foodie or love Israeli food, there is a lot more for you. You may now join the Israel food cooking lessons and get to cook and eat many more yummy dishes. You would not only learn how to cook amazing food but will also get to explore Israel in an enthralling way through Israeli culinary tours.