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This food is buttery, flakey, layered flat bread.
What is Malawach?
This is made of small balls made from wheat. It is very common as a side dish and is usually served with meat.
What is couscous?
This often homemade soup is a delicacy of Israeli Friday night dinners. Commonly served to the sick.
What is Chicken Soup?
This is a deep fried jelly or chocolate filled donuts usually served during Hannukah.
What is sufganiyot?
This is meat filled pita originating from South America that is very popular in Israel.
What is Arayes?
What is Jachnun?
This fish is a favorite appetizer. It is most commonly served with Sabbath dinners in Israel.
What is Moroccan Fish?
This food is a breaded, fried piece of chicken cutlet. It is a favorite of Israelis.
What is Chicken Schnitzel?
This is an unleavened flatbread eaten during Passover.
What is Matzah?
This is a fried ball of ground chickpea and fava beans.
What is falafel?
This is a very common Israeli spice made out of green and red peppers. It is commonly known to be VERY Spicy.
What is Zhug?
This dish consists of a mix of poached eggs in a tomato and pepper sauce. Commonly served as a breakfast food.
What is Shakshuka?
This is a savory pastry often filled with mashed potatoes and onions.
What is a knish?
This is a cheese based dessert often served on dairy only days of Shavout.
What is cheesecake?
This is a dessert made of shredded dough, sweet cheese, and sweet syrup.
What is Knafeh?
This is a curry like spice blend used for seasoning soups and other dishes.
What is Hawaiij?
This is a cooked salad or dip made from tomatoes and peppers, often served with challah on Shabbat as part of a mezze spread.
What is Matbucha?
This is a sweet dish with a base of noodles or potatoes.
What is Kugel?
This is the sweetest of the 7 species of fruit adored by most Israeli.
What is a Date?
This is middle eastern dish of meat pounded into deep fried pastry.
What is Kibbeh?
This is a sourdough flatbread that is similar to a pancake.
What is Lachuch?
This is a slow-cooked stew prepared in a conical clay pot, with common variations including lamb, chicken, or fish with fruits and vegetables, flavored with spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cumin.
What is Tagine?
This is a meat stew often mixed with beans and cow intestine. It is also a staple of the sabbath, this time for lunches.
What is Cholent?
This is a stuffed cabbage eaten by Israeli's celebrating Christmas.
What is a Malfouf?
This is a creamy sweet winter drink that is often topped with cinnamon and pistachios from Turkey.
What is Sachleb?