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Recetas de cocina israelí

Shakshuka, falafel, hummus y los vibrantes sabores de la cocina israelí.

83recetas

39Easy

39Medium

5Hard

Sobre la cocina israelí

La cocina israelí tiene apenas 75 años como categoría nacional, construida a partir de las costumbres gastronómicas de los inmigrantes judíos de Marruecos, Yemen, Irak, Polonia y más allá, superpuestas a las tradiciones culinarias palestinas y levantinas. Hummus, falafel y pita constituyen el repertorio de comida callejera, mientras que platos como el jachnun yemenita, el sabich iraquí y la sopa de pollo asquenazí se sientan uno al lado del otro en las mesas de casa. El resultado es una cocina definida por la colisión: harissa junto a schmaltz, za'atar junto a eneldo.

La geografía impulsa la despensa. El clima mediterráneo de Israel proporciona tomates, pepinos, berenjenas, cítricos y hierbas durante todo el año, razón por la cual la ensalada picada (salat katzutz) aparece en el desayuno, el almuerzo y la cena. El tahini se utiliza del mismo modo que otras cocinas utilizan la mantequilla o la crema: batido en salsas, rociado sobre verduras asadas o incorporado en postres. La ley dietética kosher también da forma a la estructura, manteniendo separadas las comidas cárnicas y lácteas y empujando a los cocineros hacia menús con ingredientes vegetales.

Los cocineros caseros abordan la cocina de manera informal y abundante: una cena del viernes por la noche puede incluir carne cocida a fuego lento, como pollo al estilo marroquí con aceitunas, mientras que la cocina entre semana se basa en shakshuka, verduras rellenas y ensaladas de granos con bulgur o freekeh. Carbonizar berenjenas directamente sobre una llama para rellenar baba ghanoush o sabich es una técnica casera casi universal, al igual que tener un buen tahini y pepinillos siempre a mano.

tahini

Pasta de sésamo batida con limón y ajo en una salsa que adereza todo, desde falafel hasta coliflor asada y postres estilo halva.

shakshuka

Huevos escalfados en salsa especiada de tomate y pimiento, una importación norteafricana que se convirtió en el brunch y la cena por defecto de Israel entre semana.

Ensalada picada

Tomate y pepino finamente picados con limón y aceite de oliva, servidos prácticamente en todas las comidas, incluido el desayuno.

Berenjena asada al fuego

Berenjenas quemadas enteras a fuego abierto para obtener baba ghanoush ahumado, sabich y ensalada batida conocida como salat chatzilim.

cultura mezze

Las comidas comienzan con muchos platos pequeños (hummus, labneh, pepinillos, matbucha) compartidos en el centro de la mesa.

Guisos de la diáspora

Los platos lentos del sábado, como el cholent y el hamin, además de la sopa yemenita y el pollo estilo tagine marroquí, reflejan la cocina casera de los inmigrantes.

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Guías de recetas: cocina israelí

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8 Recipes to Use Up Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Made too much mash for dinner? Eight real recipes — shepherd's pie, colcannon, boxty, potato-filled dumplings — that are actually built around already-mashed potato.

Nuevobreakfast

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.

35 min290 calEasy

★4.9(3,421)

Nuevosalad

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.

15 min120 calEasy

★4.7(1,890)

Nuevobreakfast

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.

30 min420 calEasy

★4.9(3,210)

Nuevolunch

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.

40 min580 calEasy

★4.9(3,876)

Nuevolunch

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.

500 min380 calMedium

★4.9(5,432)

Nuevolunch

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.

60 min560 calEasy

★4.9(6,543)

breakfast

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.

35 min360 calEasy

★4.8(2,340)

starter

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.

110 min280 calEasy

★4.9(2,780)

snack

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.

45 min340 calMedium

★4.8(2,130)

breakfast

Israeli Green Shakshuka

Vibrant shakshuka made with spinach, zucchini, and herbs instead of tomatoes — lighter, fresher, and equally delicious.

35 min280 calEasy

★4.7(298)

starter

Israeli Baba Ganoush

Smoky, creamy roasted eggplant dip with tahini and lemon — charred directly over flame for authentic smokiness.

40 min120 calEasy

★4.8(445)

breakfast

Israeli White Shakshuka

Creamy labneh and egg shakshuka without tomatoes — elegant, rich, and deeply flavorful with garlic and za'atar.

25 min320 calEasy

★4.7(221)

starter

Israeli Tahini Sauce (טחינה)

Silky, lemon-bright tahini sauce — the essential Israeli condiment poured over everything from falafel to roasted vegetables.

10 min120 calEasy

★4.9(687)

dessert

Israeli Malabi (Rose Water Milk Pudding)

Silky chilled milk pudding perfumed with rose water, topped with pomegranate syrup and crushed pistachios.

25 min220 calEasy

★4.8(312)

breakfast

Green Shakshuka

The vibrant, herb-forward cousin of the classic — eggs poached in a sauce of spinach, Swiss chard, green peppers, jalapeño and a generous handful of cilantro and parsley. A modern Tel Aviv brunch staple.

40 min280 calEasy

★4.7(423)

lunch

Sabich (Israeli Fried Aubergine Pita)

Tel Aviv's greatest street food — warm pita stuffed with fried aubergine slices, hard-boiled egg, Israeli salad, tahini, amba mango sauce and zhug. An Iraqi-Jewish breakfast eaten all day.

45 min460 calMedium

★4.8(489)

breakfast

Malawach (Yemeni Jewish Flaky Pan Bread)

Yemen's extraordinary flaky layered bread — laminated with clarified butter and pan-fried until the layers separate into a crispy, honeycomb-like structure. Served with grated tomato, zhug and honey.

45 min420 calMedium

★4.7(312)

breakfast

Jachnun

Yemenite Jewish slow-rolled dough pastry baked overnight until caramelised and tender — Israel's legendary Saturday morning breakfast.

520 min420 calMedium

★4.8(387)

breakfast

Msabbaha

Warm whole chickpeas in tahini sauce with cumin, olive oil and lemon — hummus's soulful, rustic cousin.

20 min380 calEasy

★4.8(412)

Tendenciasbreakfast

Shakshuka with Harissa

Eggs poached in a spicy North African harissa tomato sauce — Israel's beloved breakfast and brunch icon.

35 min280 calEasy

★4.9(1,456)

lunch

Sabich

Israeli fried aubergine and hard-boiled egg pita sandwich with hummus, amba and salad — a Tel Aviv street food treasure.

50 min520 calMedium

★4.8(734)

Nuevobreakfast

Sabich

Iraqi-Israeli pita stuffed with fried eggplant, boiled egg, hummus, salads, amba, and zhug — Tel Aviv breakfast icon.

60 min620 calMedium

★4.9(920)

Nuevobreakfast

Bourekas (Israeli Cheese Pastries)

Israeli flaky savory pastries — buttery puff or filo dough wrapped around feta, ricotta, and herbs, baked to gold.

50 min320 calEasy

★4.9(1,280)

Nuevolunch

Sabich Pita (Israeli Iraqi-Jewish Eggplant Sandwich)

Tel Aviv street food classic: pita stuffed with fried eggplant, soft-boiled egg, hummus, salad, tahini, amba, and crisp pickles.

50 min660 calMedium

★4.9(2,210)

Nuevolunch

Sabich (Iraqi-Israeli Pita with Fried Eggplant, Egg & Amba)

Tel Aviv's other great pita sandwich — pillowy bread stuffed with golden fried eggplant, a soft-boiled egg, hummus, Israeli salad and a generous drizzle of tangy mango amba.

55 min620 calMedium

★4.9(410)

Nuevolunch

Hummus im Basar (Israeli Hummus with Spiced Ground Meat)

Israeli hummus topped with spiced ground beef and pine nuts — a hearty Levantine combination beloved in Tel Aviv's legendary hummusiot.

55 min560 calMedium

★4.9(1,120)

Nuevosnack

Israeli Salad (Salat Yerakot)

The iconic Israeli breakfast and mezze salad — very finely diced cucumber, tomato, and herbs dressed simply with lemon and olive oil.

15 min110 calEasy

★4.7(1,640)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Schnitzel (Crispy Breaded Chicken Cutlet)

Israel's most popular weeknight dinner — thin pounded chicken breast in crunchy breadcrumbs, fried golden and served with hummus, salad, and chips.

35 min460 calEasy

★4.8(2,140)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Kebab (Grilled Spiced Ground Meat Skewers)

Juicy Israeli-style grilled kebabs — seasoned ground beef and lamb on skewers, served with pita, tahini, and grilled vegetables.

45 min520 calMedium

★4.8(1,380)

Nuevosnack

Burekas (Israeli Flaky Pastry Filled with Cheese or Potato)

Beloved Israeli street pastries — flaky puff or phyllo dough stuffed with salty cheese, spinach, or potato filling and topped with sesame seeds.

55 min280 calMedium

★4.8(1,560)

Nuevosnack

Israeli Baba Ganoush (Charred Eggplant with Tahini and Egg)

The Israeli variation of baba ganoush — fire-charred eggplant with tahini, lemon, garlic, and hard-boiled egg, served at Shabbat breakfast tables.

40 min150 calEasy

★4.7(820)

Nuevodessert

Israeli Tahini Halva

The iconic Israeli confection — dense, crumbly tahini halva with a sandy melt-in-the-mouth texture, made with sesame paste and sugar syrup.

35 min210 calMedium

★4.7(930)

Nuevodessert

Sufganiyot (Israeli Hanukkah Jelly Doughnuts)

Israel's iconic Hanukkah doughnuts — light, pillowy yeast-raised doughnuts deep-fried in oil and filled with strawberry jam or pastry cream.

60 min240 calMedium

★4.8(1,870)

Nuevobreakfast

Classic Shakshuka

Eggs poached in a spiced tomato-pepper sauce with herbs and warm bread.

40 min290 calEasy

★4.8(3,120)

Nuevolunch

Israeli Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl

Israeli Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl brings israeli flavor to a practical rice bowl built with chicken thighs, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

42 min385 calMedium

★4.6(12,670)

Nuevosoup

Israeli Village Smoky Tomato Soup

Israeli Village Smoky Tomato Soup brings israeli flavor to a practical soup built with mushrooms, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

55 min406 calEasy

★4.7(12,699)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Garden Sesame Lime Skillet

Israeli Garden Sesame Lime Skillet brings israeli flavor to a practical skillet dinner built with cauliflower, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

66 min427 calMedium

★4.8(12,728)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles

Israeli Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles brings israeli flavor to a practical noodle dish built with rice noodles, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

77 min448 calMedium

★4.3(12,757)

Nuevosalad

Israeli Mountain Green Herb Salad

Israeli Mountain Green Herb Salad brings israeli flavor to a practical salad built with grilled chicken, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

58 min469 calHard

★4.4(12,786)

Nuevobread

Israeli Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread

Israeli Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread brings israeli flavor to a practical flatbread built with flatbread dough, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

47 min490 calMedium

★4.5(12,815)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake

Israeli Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake brings israeli flavor to a practical traybake built with sweet potatoes, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

55 min511 calMedium

★4.5(12,844)

Nuevosnack

Israeli Street Sesame Lime Fritters

Israeli Street Sesame Lime Fritters brings israeli flavor to a practical fritters built with salted fish, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

45 min532 calEasy

★4.6(12,873)

Nuevobreakfast

Israeli Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate

Israeli Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate brings israeli flavor to a practical breakfast plate built with beans, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

54 min553 calMedium

★4.7(12,902)

Nuevodessert

Israeli Weeknight Green Herb Dessert

Israeli Weeknight Green Herb Dessert brings israeli flavor to a practical dessert built with coconut, tahini, lemon, zaatar and tomatoes, and a fresh parsley finish.

80 min359 calMedium

★4.8(12,931)

Nuevobreakfast

Israeli Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spiced Tomato Sauce)

Eggs gently poached in a bubbling, cumin-spiced tomato and bell pepper sauce, served straight from the skillet with warm bread.

40 min280 calEasy

★4.4(77)

Nuevolunch

Israeli Sabich (Fried Eggplant and Egg Pita Sandwich)

Pita stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, hummus, Israeli salad and amba mango sauce, an Iraqi-Jewish specialty.

50 min420 calMedium

★4.2(25)

Nuevodessert

Israeli Malabi (Rosewater Milk Pudding)

A silky, chilled milk pudding delicately perfumed with rosewater, topped with a bright red berry syrup and chopped pistachios.

35 min180 calEasy

★4.6(37)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Jerusalem Mixed Grill (Me'orav Yerushalmi)

A sizzling skillet mix of chicken hearts, livers and marinated chicken thigh pieces, heavily spiced and stuffed into pita.

45 min420 calMedium

★4.7(17)

Nuevobreakfast

Israeli Shakshuka Flatbread (Chile Garlic Flatbread with Poached Egg)

A crisp, chewy flatbread topped with a garlicky chile-spiked tomato spread and a soft poached egg, an Israeli café brunch favorite.

55 min340 calEasy

★4.2(45)

Nuevostarter

Israeli Hummus with Warm Chickpeas and Tahini (Musabaha)

A warm, rustic bowl of tahini-dressed chickpeas left partially whole, drizzled with olive oil, paprika and lemon.

20 min280 calEasy

★4.2(31)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Cholent (Slow-Cooked Sabbath Stew)

A hearty overnight-simmered stew of beef, barley, beans and potatoes, traditionally started before Shabbat and kept warm until the next day.

750 min480 calMedium

★4.6(72)

Nuevodessert

Israeli Krembo (Chocolate-Coated Marshmallow Cream Dome)

A dome of airy vanilla or mocha marshmallow cream set on a small biscuit base and coated entirely in a thin chocolate shell.

60 min180 calHard

★4.3(57)

Nuevosoup

Israeli Kubbeh Soup (Semolina Dumplings in Beet Broth)

Semolina dumplings filled with spiced ground meat, simmered in a deep red beet and tomato broth, a beloved Kurdish-Israeli specialty.

100 min320 calHard

★4.4(66)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Chraime (Spicy Tomato-Braised Fish)

Firm white fish fillets gently simmered in a fiery, garlicky tomato and paprika sauce, a North African-Jewish specialty popular for Sabbath meals.

45 min280 calEasy

★4.6(26)

Nuevosalad

Israeli Salad (Chopped Cucumber, Tomato and Herb Salad)

Finely diced cucumber and tomato tossed with olive oil, lemon and fresh herbs, a bright, essential side at nearly every Israeli meal.

15 min90 calEasy

★4.4(38)

Nuevobread

Israeli Za'atar Flatbread (Herbed Olive Oil Flatbread)

Soft, chewy flatbread brushed generously with olive oil and the tangy, herbaceous za'atar spice blend before baking.

87 min320 calEasy

★4.3(44)

Nuevosnack

Israeli Falafel (Fried Chickpea Fritters)

Crisp-fried herbed chickpea fritters, deeply green inside from parsley and cilantro, stuffed into pita with salad and tahini.

55 min280 calMedium

★4.3(21)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Mafroum (Stuffed Fried Potato with Meat)

Thick potato slices hollowed and stuffed with spiced ground beef, fried, then simmered in a light tomato sauce, a Libyan-Jewish specialty.

75 min460 calMedium

★4.4(67)

Nuevosnack

Israeli Bourekas (Flaky Cheese-Filled Pastries)

Flaky, golden puff pastry triangles filled with a salty feta and potato mixture, topped with sesame seeds, a beloved Israeli café snack.

50 min260 calMedium

★4.2(83)

Nuevodessert

Israeli Sufganiyot (Jelly-Filled Doughnuts)

Soft, deep-fried yeasted doughnuts filled with strawberry jelly and dusted with powdered sugar, a beloved Hanukkah treat.

65 min220 calMedium

★4.2(20)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Shakshuka Chicken (Braised Chicken in Tomato-Pepper Sauce)

Bone-in chicken pieces braised in the same bold cumin-and-paprika tomato sauce used for classic shakshuka, hearty enough for dinner.

70 min420 calMedium

★4.5(73)

Nuevostarter

Israeli Matbucha (Cooked Tomato and Pepper Relish)

A slowly cooked, chunky relish of tomatoes, roasted peppers and garlic, served cold or at room temperature as a spread or dip.

75 min110 calEasy

★4.5(71)

Nuevolunch

Sabich Sandwich (Fried Eggplant Pita)

Pita stuffed with fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, hummus and amba — Israel's beloved Iraqi-Jewish sabich sandwich.

55 min440 calMedium

★4.6(42)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Shakshuka Meatballs

Spiced meatballs simmered in a bubbling tomato and basil sauce with baked eggs — a heartier, protein-packed twist on classic shakshuka.

55 min420 calMedium

★4.6(38)

Nuevodinner

Israeli White Bean and Garlic Stew (Loobia)

White beans simmered with garlic, tomato and lime in a rich, savory stew — an Israeli home-style bean pot with Middle Eastern roots.

105 min300 calMedium

★4.4(25)

Nuevobreakfast

Israeli Herb and Charred Lemon Shakshuka Omelette

A soft folded omelette filled with fresh herbs and finished with a squeeze of charred lemon — a light, bright Israeli breakfast egg dish.

22 min280 calEasy

★4.4(23)

Nuevobreakfast

Israeli Tomato and Tamarind Bulgur Porridge

Cracked bulgur wheat simmered with tomato and a touch of tamarind for tang — a hearty, savory Israeli grain porridge.

35 min260 calEasy

★4.2(16)

Nuevodinner

Baked Sea Bream with Chili and Herbs (Dag Moshlash)

Whole sea bream baked with chili, garlic and fresh herbs — a coastal Israeli fish dish with Mediterranean and North African influences.

40 min340 calMedium

★4.5(27)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Ground Lamb Kebabs with Tahini and Sumac

Spiced ground lamb kebabs grilled until charred, served with tahini sauce and a sprinkle of sumac — a classic Israeli grilled meat platter.

40 min420 calMedium

★4.6(36)

Nuevodessert

Israeli Sweet Coconut and Ginger Malawach

Flaky, pan-fried Yemenite malawach bread filled with a sweet coconut-ginger paste — a modern twist on a traditional Yemenite Jewish flatbread.

80 min380 calHard

★4.5(28)

Nuevosalad

Israeli Roasted Eggplant and Tahini Salad (Salat Chatzilim)

Smoky roasted eggplant mashed with tahini, lemon and garlic — a beloved Israeli eggplant salad, salat chatzilim.

50 min170 calEasy

★4.5(30)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Roast Chicken with Za'atar and Tomatoes

A whole chicken rubbed with za'atar and roasted over blistering cherry tomatoes — a fragrant, herbaceous Israeli Sunday roast.

Israeli Roasted Vegetable and Garlic Bake with Tahini Drizzle

Roasted seasonal vegetables tossed with garlic and lime, finished with a tahini drizzle — a hearty Israeli vegetable side dish.

60 min210 calEasy

★4.4(24)

Nuevodessert

Israeli Halva and Charred Lemon Truffles

No-bake truffles made from crumbled halva and tahini, finished with a hint of charred lemon zest — a modern Israeli sweet bite.

35 min190 calEasy

★4.4(25)

Nuevobreakfast

Israeli Charred Pepper Shakshuka Pancakes

Savory Israeli-style pancakes folded with charred bell pepper and za'atar, served with yogurt and a fried egg.

45 min380 calMedium

★4.5(46)

Nuevolunch

Israeli Market Spice Freekeh Bowl

A smoky Israeli freekeh grain bowl with roasted vegetables, tahini and a warm cumin-coriander spice blend.

55 min390 calEasy

★4.5(42)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Smoked Chile Shrimp Rice (Marak Style)

Smoky chile-spiced shrimp simmered over turmeric rice, finished with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon.

50 min410 calMedium

★4.5(39)

Nuevosoup

Israeli Charred Pepper and Red Lentil Bowl (Mercimek-Adjacent)

A smoky Israeli red lentil bowl with charred bell pepper, cumin and a bright herb-tahini drizzle.

50 min340 calEasy

★4.5(44)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Spiced Rice-Stuffed Peppers (Filfel Memula)

Bell peppers stuffed with cumin-spiced rice, pine nuts and herbs, simmered gently in a light tomato sauce.

70 min330 calMedium

★4.5(41)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Smoked Chile Eggplant Casserole (Shakshuka Bake)

A smoky baked casserole of roasted eggplant, tomatoes and chile, topped with baked eggs and fresh herbs.

65 min320 calMedium

★4.6(53)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Charred Pepper and Harissa Burger

A juicy beef burger topped with charred bell pepper, harissa mayo and pickled cucumber, Israeli street-food style.

35 min610 calEasy

★4.6(57)

Nuevodessert

Israeli Halva-Swirled Chocolate Pudding with a Pinch of Chile

A rich Israeli-style chocolate pudding swirled with halva and a whisper of chile for warmth, no added cream needed.

30 min410 calEasy

★4.5(35)

Nuevodinner

Israeli Rosh Hashanah Plate with Sour Cherry Brisket

A festive Israeli holiday plate of slow-braised brisket in sour cherry sauce, served with honeyed carrots and rice.

240 min610 calHard

★4.7(48)

Preguntas frecuentes sobre la cocina israelí

¿Por qué es conocida la cocina israelí?▾

La cocina israelí es conocida por comer vegetales al estilo mezze: hummus, falafel, shakshuka, ensaladas picadas y salsas a base de tahini. Combina bases levantinas y palestinas con platos traídos por inmigrantes judíos de Marruecos, Yemen, Irak y Europa del Este, por lo que una sola comida puede incluir harissa, za'atar, verduras encurtidas y guisos sabáticos cocinados a fuego lento.

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre la comida israelí y la del Medio Oriente?▾

La comida israelí es una rama de la cocina de Oriente Medio y no una tradición separada. Comparte hummus, falafel y tabulé con la cocina libanesa y palestina, pero agrega capas de la diáspora (jachnun yemenita, sabich iraquí, pechuga asquenazí) y está moldeado por reglas kosher que separan la carne y los lácteos. Los límites son objeto de debate, ya que muchos platos estrella son de origen levantino.

¿La comida israelí es picante?▾

Mayormente no. Los sabores base son limón, ajo, tahini, comino y hierbas frescas en lugar de chile picante. El picante aparece como un condimento que usted mismo agrega: zhug yemenita (una pasta picante de chile y cilantro verde), harissa norteafricana y chiles encurtidos servidos junto con hummus y falafel. Los platos como el shakshuka se pueden preparar suaves o picantes según el cocinero.

¿Qué plato israelí debería cocinar primero un principiante?▾

Shakshuka es el punto de partida ideal: una sartén, ingredientes de la despensa (tomates enlatados, cebolla, pimientos, comino, pimentón, huevos) y no se adapta al tiempo. Siga con una ensalada picada adecuada y salsa tahini casera: solo pasta de tahini, jugo de limón, ajo y agua helada. Esas tres recetas cubren las técnicas y sabores centrales de la cocina.

¿Qué productos básicos de despensa necesito para la cocina israelí?▾

Comience con pasta de tahini de buena calidad, aceite de oliva, limones, ajo, comino, pimentón dulce y picante y za'atar. Agregue garbanzos enlatados para hummus, zumaque para ensaladas y harissa o zhug para calentar. Bulgur, freekeh y cuscús cubren los platos de cereales, y labneh o yogur espeso se encarga del lado lácteo de la mesa.