Eating with my hands using soft pita and dipping into creamy spreads made the experience of trying different foods in Israel fun, as well as the shop owners who shared stories about the recipes and their cultures. The kindness and passion of these people made me feel welcome and helped me understand how food brings people together. Every bite was a new discovery and made me excited to try more.
Falafel is made by grinding chickpeas with herbs and frying them until crispy. Hummus blends chickpeas with tahini, lemon, and garlic into a creamy dip. Schnitzel is breaded chicken fried golden brown. Challah is soft braided bread baked until shiny and sweet. Blintzes are thin pancakes filled with cheese or fruit and lightly fried. Pita is flatbread baked at high heat to puff up and form a pocket. Ethiopian injera is a spongy sour flatbread made from fermented flour. Doro is a spicy chicken stew, slow-cooked with hard-boiled eggs and rich spices.
