Israeli Food
A colorful buffet of tastes and aromas from around the world, contemporary Israeli cuisine brings together traditional Jewish foods from cultures across the globe, local Middle Eastern flavors, and modern culinary innovations. Israeli food tells the story of the Jewish people’s long journey home, as well as the ethnic diversity of modern Israel and what it means to create something new and delicious.
Recipes
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How to Make Israeli Salad
You’ll find Israeli salad in almost every restaurant, home, or family get together– it’s a staple in the quintessential Israeli meal. Watch this video from Haaretz’s YouTube channel to find
A simple recipe for Homemade Pita
Learn how to make Israel’s favorite and most versatile bread, pita, with this video [06:48] from Chef John on the Food Wishes channel. Though pita is often sold in stores,
How to Make Delicious Homemade Hummus
This video [03:56], from Adam and Joanne’s inspiredtaste.net, reveals the secret to making fresh, homemade, creamy hummus. Bring the taste of Israel home with you by preparing this simple, easy to
Want to make Tahini? It’s Easy, delicious, and super healthy.
Tahini, made from ground sesame seeds, is a nutrient-rich healthy dip which is very popular in Israel. This video from the Haaretz YouTube channel shows how quick and simple it
How to make Shakshuka–easier than it seems
This video [01:12] from the Haaretz YouTube channel, illustrates how to make the North African dish, Shakshuka, a flavorful mix of of spiced tomatoes, onions, red peppers, and poached eggs.To
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Traditional Moroccan Jewish Cuisine in Israel
Moroccan Jewish culture has largely influenced Israeli culture, and one can see this clearly from the popularity of Moroccan food throughout Israel. This video, published by Israel’s official YouTube channel, features
Chef-Artist Moshe Segev breaks the mold
The magazine,“From the Grapevine,” features this interview with top Israeli chef, Moshe Segev. Segev owns 11 restaurants in Israel, serves as the head chef at the prime minister’s residence, owns
A Taste of Sarona Market’s Diverse Israeli Cuisine
Explore Tel Aviv’s chic Sarona Market through four delicious cuisines showcased in this video [02:22], published by Israel’s official YouTube channel. Stop in for a lunch of locally sourced Rainbow
Award Winning Chef Michael Solomonov Popularizes Israeli Cuisine in the United States
In this video [04:42], published by 70 Faces Video, a digital media channel dedicated to telling the story of the Jewish people, Michael Solomonov tells his moving story of how
9 Popular Israeli Snacks You Should Try
This article, from Israel 21c, an online news magazine reporting on a variety of current in events in Israel, covers nine top Israeli snacks: Bamba, Krembo, Bissli, pretzels (Beigel), Klik,
Chef Einat Admony, the Ultimate “Balaboosta”
Published by the Michelin guide to restaurants, this video [04:17] features Israeli chef Einat Admony, the owner of three highly successful restaurants in NYC, including “Balaboosta,” (Yiddish for an exceptional homemaker). Admony
What’s so Good About Israeli Breakfast?
Israel is known for its lavish breakfasts which include fresh salads, different cheeses, spreads, breads. Watch this video [01:10], published by the Israeli Ministry of Tourism, for a taste of
What Is the Most Popular Street Food in Israel?
This video [01:43], published by the official YouTube channel of the state of Israel, highlights the most popular street food in Israel: shakshouka, felafel, and sabich, served around the clock
Top Israeli Chef Eyal Shani Discusses His Israeli Cuisine Innovations
This interview [04:42], published by My Jewish Learning, a nondenominational Jewish media platform, features Israeli celebrity chef, Eyal Shani. The owner of restaurants in Israel, Europe, and New York, Shani
Shaya Restaurant: Where Modern Israeli Cuisine meets Southern Flavors
This video [04:50], from CBS’s “The Dish,” features acclaimed Israeli-American chef, Alon Shaya. Alon won “Best Chef” in 2015 and in 2016 his restaurant, Shaya, won “Best Restaurant” from the James
Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Discusses his new dessert cookbook, “sweet”
This video [04:30] from “CBS This Morning,” features Yotam Ottolenghi, an Israeli chef who became successful through his London-based restaurants and award-winning cookbooks. Ottolenghi grew up in Jerusalem, served in
Chef Nir Mesika Brings Modern Israeli Cuisine to NYC with his Successful Restaurant, Timna
In this video [02:32], Good Morning America features Israeli Chef Nir Mesika, the owner of Timna restaurant in NYC. Voted “Best New Restaurant” in 2015 by USA Today, Timna offers
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Israel Boasts the Most Vegans Per Capita in the World
This article, from the magazine Israel21c, reports that Israel has the most vegans per capita in the world, due to the initiative of the non-profit organization, “Vegan-Friendly.” Vegan-Friendly’s leader, Omri
A Brief History of Yiddish Food in Israel
This clip [02:13], from the documentary film, “Make Hummus Not War,” offers a brief history of Ashkenazi (Eastern European Jewish) food in the Israel. Acclaimed food writers Janna Gur