What to try in Jerusalem
National Jewish cuisine is extremely rich and varied. Of course, it has its peculiarities - no pork or seafood, for example. But kosher does not detract from the merits of the local gastronomy.
It's impossible to imagine the cuisine of Israel without hummus. It is a mixture of chickpea puree, olive oil, garlic, onion, lemon juice and spices. It is eaten alone or as part of other dishes.
When in Jerusalem, you must try meurav yerushalmi, which translates to "Jerusalem mix." These are pieces of fried chicken meat served with vegetables, hummus and tehina.
Jerusalem Israeli cuisine
Another meaty goodness is cholnt. It's a pot roast made with potatoes, onions, beans, chickpeas and spices.
One of the hallmarks of Israeli fast food is falafel (fried chickpea balls). They are served with hummus, china and salad.
Like scrambled eggs? Then try the local version, shakshuka. Eggs are fried in a spicy sauce of tomatoes, bell peppers and onions.
Perhaps the most famous local fish dish is St. Peter's fish. Galilean tilapia is grilled and served with fries, salad and sauce.
Food in Jerusalem
Sweet Jewish dishes and pastries - pancakes with various fillings "blinchikas", poppy seed pies "hamentash", knafeh (a sweet dish made of vermicelli and goat cheese), halva and much more - are a must-try. And you can drink it all with delicious Israeli coffee, which is highly revered here.
By the way, some local restaurants don't observe kashrut norms. As a rule, such places can be found in tourist areas. So if you want seafood, this is the place to go.
