Delicious Israeli food
Israel's food is fresh, flavorful, and nutritious. This "Land of Milk and Honey" grows a wide variety of organic produce, which is provided as a fresh ingredient in restaurants and homes throughout the country, thanks to the Mediterranean environment and innovative farming practices. Modern Israeli cuisine is a culinary synthesis of traditional Jewish cuisines and delicacies brought to Israel by Jews from the diaspora. Israeli meals, as a result of different cultural and culinary influences, are among the most delicious and healthiest foods in the world.
Talking about Israeli food means talking about first-rate olives and olive oil, nutritious chickpeas, fava beans, couscous, bulgur, lentils, heart-healthy goat cheese, luscious tomatoes, aubergines, zucchini, avocados, mangos, heavenly Medjool dates, ambrosial Jaffa oranges, clementines, lemons, grapefruits, grapefruits, grapefruits, grapefruits, grapefruits, Silan, a sweet date honey... cumin, zaatar, turmeric, sesame seeds, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, aniseed, saffron... Alternatively, herbs such as rosemary, mint, sage, thyme, oregano, lemon verbena, fennel, and bay leaves can be used.
They generally serve falafel (deep-fried chickpea balls), hummus (mashed chickpea spread), pita bread (Israeli "national bread"), and shwarma for lunch and dinner (grilled lamb or other meat). And, being a crossroads country, Israel provides an incredible variety of cuisines, from Jewish to Palestinian to Turkish, and even Thai or Mexican in Tel Aviv's streets. To sum up this little introduction to Israeli food, cooking, and the Israeli diet, you could say that Israeli cuisine is a haven on Earth for vegetarians, vegans, and other health-conscious eaters.
- Travel tips: Do try all the food in Israel! Alcohol is available at many hotels and restaurants, but is rather expensive.
