Tel Aviv recipes — 6 traditional dishes

Snack Vegetarian

בורקס

boo-REH-kah

Flaky pastry filled with cheese or meat.

Bread Vegetarian

ג'חנון

jah-kh-noon

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

Snack Vegan

תפוז ג`אפה

ja-FA

A sweet, seedless citrus fruit with a vibrant flavor.

Dessert Vegetarian

מלבי

Ma-LA-bee

Sweet milk pudding topped with rosewater syrup and nuts.

Street food Vegetarian

סביח

sa-BEEKH

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

Main course Vegetarian

שקשוקה

shahk-shoo-kah

Eggs poached in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce.

Tel Aviv (Israel)