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Jerusalem Mixed Grill — traditional dish from Jerusalem, Israel
Main course Meat

Food Flavour DNA

Nutritional Values

🔥520kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾10gCarbs
🥑34gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Jerusalem Mixed Grill

How to order / say it
Say it מַעֲרֶבֶת יְרוּשָׁלַיִם — [Mah-ah-reh-vet Ye-roo-shah-lime]
Order I'd like the Jerusalem mixed grill, please.
Locally אני רוצה מערבת ירושלים, בבקשה.
Say locally

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

Why try it?

This dish embodies the rich, layered flavors of Jerusalem, merging influences from the diverse ethnic communities inhabiting the city.

How it tastes

Jerusalem Mixed Grill has a robust, savory profile, featuring tender meats with a smoky, spiced aroma, served usually in pita.

Origin & History — first documented: 1960

This street food dish originated in the Mahane Yehuda market in the 1960s, created by grill vendors using affordable offal to attract passersby with aromatic spices.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 100 g chicken hearts
  • 🥩 100 g chicken liver
  • 🥩 100 g chicken spleen
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🧂 1 tsp cumin
  • 🧂 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 🧂 1 tsp paprika

Method

  1. 1 Slice the meats into bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2 Sauté onions in a pan until translucent, then add spices.
  3. 3 Add the meats and cook until well-browned and cooked through.
  4. 4 Serve hot, traditionally in pita with sauces.

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