Israel recipes — 10 traditional dishes

Snack Vegetarian

Boureka

בורקס

boo-REH-kah

Flaky pastry filled with cheese or meat.

Bread Vegetarian

Jachnun

ג'חנון

jah-kh-noon

Slow-cooked Yemenite Jewish dish made from rolled dough, baked overnight.

Snack Vegan

Jaffa Orange

תפוז ג`אפה

ja-FA

A sweet, seedless citrus fruit with a vibrant flavor.

Main course Meat

Jerusalem Mixed Grill

מַעֲרֶבֶת יְרוּשָׁלַיִם

Mah-ah-reh-vet Ye-roo-shah-lime

A flavorful mix of sautéed chicken hearts, spleens, and liver, with onions and spices.

Dessert Vegetarian

Malabi

מלבי

Ma-LA-bee

Sweet milk pudding topped with rosewater syrup and nuts.

Bread Vegetarian

Malawach

מלאווח

mah-LAH-wahkh

A layered flatbread usually served with a side of hard-boiled eggs, grated tomatoes, and zhug.

Main course Vegan

Mujaddara

מג'דרה

moo-JAH-dah-rah

A dish of lentils and rice, commonly garnished with fried onions.

Street food Vegetarian

Sabich

סביח

sa-BEEKH

A popular sandwich made with pita, fried eggplant, hard boiled eggs, and salatim.

Main course Vegetarian

Shakshouka

שקשוקה

shahk-shoo-kah

Eggs poached in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce.

Dessert Vegetarian

Sufganiyot

סופגניות

soof-gah-NEE-yoht

Deep-fried doughnuts filled with jelly and topped with powdered sugar.

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