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Israeli Recipes

Shakshuka, falafel, hummus and the vibrant flavours of Israeli cuisine.

15recipes

12Easy

3Medium

Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced, smoky tomato and pepper sauce with cumin, paprika and harissa — the beloved Israeli breakfast and brunch dish eaten straight from the pan.

Israeli Salad with Za'atar

The definitive Israeli chopped salad of finely diced cucumber, tomato and onion dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and a generous hand of za'atar — fresh, crisp and indispensable.

Hummus Masabacha

Warm, silky hummus topped with whole chickpeas, paprika, cumin and olive oil — the Israeli way, served with fresh bread for an iconic breakfast.

Sabich — Israeli Pita Sandwich

An Iraqi-Jewish pita stuffed with fried aubergine, hard-boiled egg, hummus, tahini, amba and Israeli salad — Tel Aviv's greatest street food sandwich.

Israeli Falafel

Crispy, herb-green deep-fried chickpea balls with cumin, coriander and parsley — served in pita with tahini and salad, the most iconic Israeli street food.

Israeli Chicken Shawarma

Deeply spiced chicken marinated in Middle Eastern spices, roasted until caramelised and served in pita with tahini, pickles and salad — the king of Israeli street food.

Shakshuka

Israel's adopted morning classic — eggs poached in a spiced tomato and pepper sauce, finished with feta and herbs, served bubbling in the pan with challah or pita.

Sabich

A Tel Aviv street food icon — pita stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, hummus, amba (pickled mango sauce), Israeli salad, and tahini, a celebration in bread.

Hummus

Homemade Israeli-style hummus — silky smooth chickpea and tahini cream, the kind found at hummus bars in Tel Aviv, where it's eaten warm with olive oil, paprika, and fresh pita.

Falafel

Israeli-style crispy falafel balls — made from raw soaked chickpeas (never canned), deeply seasoned with herbs and spices, fried to a shattering crust with a moist green interior.