If you are interested in Israeli cuisine then you will find a list of recipes exactly what you are looking for. We have ventured on the web to bring to you the best Israeli food recipes.
There are so many amazing dishes here that you are bound to find something that will suit your tastes.
So, without further ado, let us get started!
1. Israeli Salad
Israeli salad is quite beautiful to look at. It is full of vibrant colors and delicious veggies. This type of salad is dense, chunky and perfectly suitable for vegans.
It is the perfect dish to enjoy on its own. Alternatively you could enjoy this salad like a salsa with nachos, chips or vegetables.
2. Falafel
You have probably heard of falafels. They are typically a middle eastern food, but this tasty food is served in Israel.
They are typically made using chickpeas, onions, herbs, and various other spices. You can enjoy this food with hummus or a tahini sauce, it all depends on what you prefer.
3. Israeli Eggplant
Eggplant is the kind of vegetable that is hit-and-miss for many people. With this recipe you will be able to enjoy this tasty eggplant and Parmesan dish. It is super tasty and wonderfully flavorful.
So, make sure to check out this recipe to learn how you can make it for yourself.
4. Freekeh Vegetable Soup
If you love vegetable soup then you will love this healthy Israeli version. It is made using a chicken broth as a base so you can rest assured that you will get a delicious meaty umami taste from this tasty recipe.
5. Israeli Hummus
Everybody has heard of hummus and with this authentic Israeli recipe you can whip up a wonderfully flavorsome and tasty dip for many different foods.
If you like the sound of this recipe, make sure to check out this recipe to learn how to make it for yourself.
6. Shakshuka
If you are looking for an alternative breakfast, then this tasty meaty dish is going to be perfect for you.
It contains egg, onion, peppers, tomato and various other tasty ingredients that all work perfectly together to create a hearty dinner meal.
7. Mujadara
If you have not heard of this delicious dish then you are missing out. It is tasty, easy to make and full of delicious robust flavors. Once you get a bite you will not be able to get enough.
8. Semolina Porridge
If you love porridge, then you will love this tasty quick and easy dish. It is flavorsome, sweet, and absolutely perfect for those of you that enjoy sweet breakfasts.
9. Baba Ganoush
If you are a movie buff then you have probably heard of this dish. It is very similar to hummus but it has a far more smooth and rich flavor.
If you like your dips or spreads to be a little more sour than usual then this recipe is going to be perfect for you.
10. Tabbouleh
If you are looking for a healthy dish that originated from Israel then this recipe is going to be perfect for you. It is light, refreshing and wonderfully flavorsome.
11. Jerusalem Bagel
If you have not heard of this delicious bagel then you are missing out. They are light, airy and perfectly delicious. Best of all they are significantly healthier than the bagels you but at the store
12. Challah
This delicious bread is a traditional dish in Israel and once you get a bit of this tasty light and fluffy bread, you will not be able to get enough. So, make sure to check out this recipe once you get the chance.
13. Israeli Cheese Bourekas
Spinach and feta are delicious, they are light, flaky, cheesy and quite healthy. So, make sure to check out this recipe if you want to know how to make this cheesy, and flavorsome dish.
14. Latkes
Also known as fritters, this delightful potato pancake dish is perfect to enjoy with breakfast. The exterior of these latkes are crispy and the inside is light and fluffy.
This dish is perfect for those of you that enjoy potatoes. One bite and you will not be able to get enough.
15. Cheese Sambusak
Do you love cheesy dishes? If you do then this cheese and herb pastry dish is going to be right up your street. It is easy to make, and perfect to enjoy on a cold winter’s day.
So, make sure to check out this recipe if you are interested in learning how to make this dish.
16. Halva
This tasty sweet dish is made using only a few ingredients. It is light, fluffy, sweet and nutty. Just one bite and you will not be able to get enough of this delightful Israeli dish.
17. Sufganiyah
This dish is essentially a jelly filled donut. They are easy to make, absolutely delicious and perfect to make for parties or as a simple dessert. So, make sure to check out this recipe to learn how to make it for yourself.
18. Kanafeh
If you have not heard of this delicious dessert then you are truly missing out. Not only is the smell heavenly, it is also full of sweetness and amazing flavors.
Thai crispy dessert is wonderfully delicious so make sure to check this recipe when you are ready.
19. Baklava
You have probably heard of baklava. It is famous especially in Greek and Turkish culture. But it is also an Israeli dish and one that you absolutely need to try out.
20. Tahini Cookies
Everybody loves cookies and once you get a bite of these delicious cookies you will not be able to get enough. They are sweet, fragrant and absolutely perfect to enjoy in the morning with a nice cup of tea or coffee.
21. Israeli Breakfast Sandwich
If you love sandwiches then you will adore this delicious Israeli breakfast sandwich. It is wonderfully flavorsome and perfect for when you are in need of a healthy breakfast meal.
22. Israeli Flatbread
If you have not tried this tasty flatbread then you are missing out. It is perfectly delicious, light, fluffy and wonderful to dip in various sauces and dips.
23. Malawach
Pancakes are a super popular dish. But this yummy Israeli dish is even better. It is versatile, tasty and perfect with both sweet or savory toppings.
If you like the sound of this yummy dish, then make sure to check out this dish. One bite and you will not be able to get enough.
24. Yementine Jewish Rolled Pastry
This dish is super tasty. It is easy to make, and should not take too much time to get ready. So, make sure to check out this dish when you are ready.
25. Jerusalem Sesame Bagel
We have mentioned bagels on this list. But these bagels are a little different and just as tasty. So, make sure to check out this recipe once you get the chance. It is a flavorsome journey that you will not be able to get enough of.
26. Chicken Shawarma
You have probably heard of shawarma. It is one of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes and once you get a bite of this tasty chicken shawarma then you will be in heaven. Each bit is wonderfully flavorsome and 100% perfect.
27. Israeli Fattoush Salad
Bread can work with salad remarkably well and this dish shows you exactly that. It is a wonderfully seasoned dish that you will not be able to get enough of.
If you love the idea of trying out this yummy dish then all you need to do is check out this recipe to learn how to make it for yourself.
28. Jerusalem Mixed Grill
If you love a mixed grill then you will adore this yummy lunch dish. It is easy to make, meaty and perfect to serve to your guests or to enjoy on your own.
29. Israeli Rice With Lentils
It can be hard to spice up a rice dish, but with this Israeli rice and lentil dish you can have a more flavorsome and healthy rice side. It is easy to make, and wonderfully tasty.
So, make sure to check out this recipe if you think that this recipe looks like something that you would enjoy.
30. Fresh Parsley And Bulgur Wheat Salad
If you are trying to be healthier then this delicious salad option is going to be perfect for you. It is full of tasty greens that are sure to impress you. WE all love a healthy dish, so make sure to check out the recipe for this one. You won’t regret it!
31. Ceviche
This dish is extremely popular in Israel. But, if you are not brave enough to eat raw fish, you may find this dish to be a bit challenging. But all the flavors and ingredients are used to add flavor and cure the fish which is served cold.
32. Maqluba
We have all heard of upside down cake, but this delicious dish is the savory version. It is full of rice and chicken, so you can rest assured that you will have a hearty meal with this recipe.
It is wonderfully flavorsome and perfect to serve at a party or to your family and friends.
33. Musakhan
This dish is wonderfully flavorsome and filling. It is made up of roasted chicken, olives, pine nuts, and several other ingredients that all work together to create the most delicious dish you have ever had the pleasure of trying.
34. Schnitzel
This dish is not a traditional Israeli dish, but it is served frequently in this country which is why this recipe has made it on the list. The best thing about this dish is the fact that you can replace the chicken with other meats like turkey.
35. Chocolate Rugelach
You probably haven’t heard of this flavorsome sweet treat. It is flavorsome and sweet. In Israel this dish is often served as a breakfast dish, but you can enjoy it as a snack or dessert if you so wish.
36. Knafeh
This dosh is the perfect centerpiece to a dinner party. It both looks and tastes amazing. It is the kind of dish that once you get a bite you will likely gorge yourself on the rest of it.
So, make sure to check out this recipe to learn how to make this cheesy desert.
37. Malabi
Do you love delicious creamy desserts and rose water? If you do then this tasty festive desert is going to be exactly what you are looking for.
So, make sure to check out this recipe to learn how to make this delicious dessert on your own. One bite and you will be addicted to this tasty sweet treat.
38. Hamantash
If you want to learn how to make delicious stuffed cookies then this recipe is going to be perfect for you. You can alter the stuffing as you see fit so you can enjoy this dish regardless of what your personal tastes are.
39. Sachlav
If you are looking for an Israeli dish that is creamy, flavorful and easy to make then this delicious sweetened milk drink is going to be perfect for you.
If this sounds like the kind of dish that you would like to make for yourself then make sure to check out this recipe to learn more.
40. Chocolate Babka
Are you a fan of chocolate desserts? If you are then this delicious chocolate babka is going to be perfect for you.
It both looks and tastes absolutely fantastic, so make sure to check out this recipe to learn how to make it for yourself. You won’t regret it.
41. Lekach
Otherwise, known as honey cake, this delicious rich bread is the perfect tea time treat. The cake is saturated with delicious sweetness and the cake is wonderfully moist. So, snake sure to check out this recipe to learn more.
42. Candy Dreidels
For this tasty sweet treat you just need four ingredients. On top of that this dish is super quick and easy to make. So you do not need to wait ages to enjoy these delicious cake pop sticks.
43. Jewish Apple Cake
Apple cake is amazing and once you get a taste you are bound to agree. It is the perfect amount of sweet and the cake itself is wonderfully moist. So, make sure to check out this recipe when you are ready.
44. Egg Kichel
These delicious light and airy are perfect to enjoy as a snack or as part of breakfast. Just bear in mind that you will need a ton of eggs to make this delicious Israeli dish.
45. Chocolate And Toffee Matzo Crack
These tasty sweet treats are wonderful for those of you that need a quick and easy dessert that is sugary, buttery and laced with delicious notes of caramel. One bite and you will not be able to get enough of this heavenly dessert.
46. Sweet Lokshen Kugel
This delicious Jewish dessert is quite similar to cheesecake, because of the addition of cottage cheese. This dessert turns into a wonderfully custard-like dish. One bite and you will not be able to get enough.
47. Adaptable Shabbat Torte
This recipe is wonderfully flavorsome and easy to make. The flavors work perfectly together to create the most perfectly balanced sweet treat.
48. Marak Perot
This dessert is essentially a fruit compote. So, if you are looking for a tasty fruity dessert that is quite healthy then make sure to check out this recipe to learn how to make it for yourself. You won’t regret it.
49. Vegan Halva Bars
We have talked about halva before, but this recipe shows you how to make a delicious vegan option. So, make sure to check out this recipe to learn more about how to make this tasty treat for yourself.
50. Sufganiyot Sufganiyot
This desert is essentially like a donut and one you get a bite of then you will not even know that they are vegan. That’s how delicious they taste. So, make sure to check out this recipe to learn how to make this tasty dish for yourself.
Final Thoughts
We hope that you have enjoyed reading this article and learning about these amazing Israeli foods. There are a lot of amazing options and each of them is absolutely heavenly.
So, make sure to check out all the recipes we have listed here. If you did not see something that you liked, do not worry, it was hard enough cutting the list down to what it is.
There are loads of alternatives on the web that you might find more appealing.
Have a fantastic day and we look forward to seeing you next time!
Frequently Asked Questions
In this section we are going to answer the most frequently asked questions regarding Israeli food. So, without further ado, let us get started!
One of the most common types of lunch in Israel consists of meze meals. This means that you will essentially have a small plate which you will go and fill with a wide array of options.
Typically, there are a lot of vegetable dishes available. There is also often fish, hummus, salad and various other typical breakfast items.
The point of a meze is to be able to pick and choose what appeals to you and enjoy that until you are satisfied.
The most common and beloved snack in Israel is less exciting than you think. The snack that is sold the most is known as Bamba.
This snack is a swift, crunchy, and sweet peanut butter and puffed corn snack. They are packaged like little candy bars and sold in many shops.
There are plenty of fish varieties available in Israel. The most common are as follows: halibut, herring, blue tilapia, and carp. There are of course other varieties, but these are the most commonly caught and consumed fish in Israel.
You might know that the main religion of Israel is Judaism, and within this religion the consumption of pork is prohibited. But, there are in fact plenty of farmers that raise pigs to be slaughtered and processed within the country.
In Hebrew pig meat is known as white meat and it is available for consumption in many stores, and restaurants. It has been like this for many decades, so do not worry, you can enjoy pork in this country if that is what you wish.
If you did not know, Israel has been ranked as one of the healthiest countries in the world. The main reason for this is the diet that they typically follow.
They have been ranked in worldwide studies on the lowest rates of diet related deaths and Israel was at the top of the list. That is something to be proud of!
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