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If Israel has a national dish, it is falafel: crisp chickpea fritters stuffed into pita with salads and tahini. Start with our Falafel recipe, then browse 128 more Israeli classics, from everyday cooking to festive specialities.

The Most Famous Israeli Dishes

  1. Falafel

    Falafel must be made from soaked dried chickpeas, never cooked or tinned ones. Tinned chickpeas contain too much water and the balls disintegrate in the oil. This single point …

  2. Shakshuka

    Discover Shakshuka, the bright, spice-laden dish often crowned as Israel's national favourite. Eggs are gently poached in a rich sauce of tomatoes, peppers and warming spices, …

  3. Sabich

    Discover Sabich, one of Israel's best-loved street foods. This generous pita sandwich brings together silky fried aubergine, sliced hard-boiled egg and a swirl of nutty tahini, all …

  4. Challah

    Meet Challah, the glossy, golden braided loaf at the heart of Jewish festive tables. Lightly sweetened and beautifully plaited, it is a bread that feeds the eyes as much as the …

  5. Israeli Salad

    Discover Israeli Salad, a bright celebration of fresh vegetables and simple, sunny flavours. Finely diced tomatoes, crisp cucumber and colourful peppers are tossed with olive oil, …

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National Dish Israel: Ptitim (Recipe)

Meet Ptitim, the little toasted pasta pearls better known around the world as Israeli couscous. Golden, nutty and wonderfully …

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National Dish Israel: Pita (Recipe)

Discover Pita, one of the great staples of Israeli cooking. These soft, pillowy flatbreads bake up with a crisp outer crust and an …

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What is the national dish of Israel?

Israel has no single official national dish, but falafel is the one most often given that title, crisp chickpea fritters stuffed into pita with salads and tahini. A step-by-step recipe is on this page, alongside 128 more authentic Israeli recipes.

What food is Israel famous for?

Beyond falafel, Israel is famous for dishes like Shakshuka, Sabich and Challah. This page collects 129 authentic Israeli recipes, from everyday classics to festive specialities.