In one of the ancient cities of Jerusalem, the world tourists come from all over the world. People's interest in space cause, which many centuries ago walked Jesus Christ, as well as historical sites.
After visiting the religious shrines and walks around the city, each traveler will want to satisfy your hunger with something tasty. Buy exotic fruits, vegetables, nuts, sweets, you can at the grocery Mahane Yehuda market. There is also provided a ticket for $ 26 (99 shekels), which gives the opportunity to taste many delicacies for free.
Jewish national cuisine is famous for its diversity. The change in main dishes influenced by the forced resettlement of Jews in other countries, and then they return to their homeland. In this connection, the native dishes were supplemented with recipes of other nations of the West and the East.
Despite the fact that the Israelis do not eat pork and many seafood, Jewish cuisine will appeal to many fans of good and tasty meal.
hummus
Hummus appetizer called cooked chickpeas (chickpeas), olive oil, spices. The dish is served as a separate food or as part of another meal. Traditionally frayed chickpeas used with hot pita bread snacks with the addition of: olives, pickles, boiled eggs.
To prepare hummus, wipe or hand blender boiled chickpeas. In the resulting puree add the olive oil, plus sesame paste, lemon juice, spices. Depending on the seasonings, hummus has a different taste.
Popular additives to serve hummus garlic, pepper roasted, stewed tomatoes, feta cheese, pine nuts, smoked paprika, pumpkin puree. The composition of dishes include plenty of dietary fiber, protein, iron, unsaturated fats. In Jerusalem hummus prepared in many places: cafes, restaurants, markets.
Israeli salad
Despite the simple name, the dish is widely used in cooking. Prepare a salad of fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green) and seasoned with lemon juice with olive oil in a salad is sometimes added Petit. Serve as a side dish or dishes complement the street food. Cost per serving is 25 Israeli salad NIS. Order can be in any Israeli cafes.
Burekas, burek
Savory baking and roasting oven is similar to Russian pies. The basis of a puff pastry. Burekas prepared with cheese, potato, mushroom, vegetable, shpinatovoy filling, depending on which mold pastry different shapes: rectangular - with potatoes, triangular - with feta cheese, oval - with cheese CACIOCAVALLO round - with spinach. The local eateries burekas served with tomato sauce, yogurt, with pickles.
falafel
Of the ground, fava beans and chickpeas make balls that are fried in oil. The dish is considered the unofficial symbol of the Israeli and sold at every turn. It is worth about 20 shekels. Jerusalem falafel is served in Falafel Shalom.
Since ancient times, the eastern markets are famous for its sweets: halva with various fillings, kozinaki, baklava. To bring these and other delicacies can relatives and friends as a tasty Gostintsev.
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