Israel
Lablabi (לבלבי)
Tunisian chickpea soup; served in bowl with torn bread, egg, harissa, olive oil, cumin. Bread soaks up soup.
Kubeh b'Pita
Kubeh in pita; semolina shell with meat filling, served in pita.
Kubaneh (כובאנה)
Pull-apart overnight bread; dough balls baked together slowly, served Shabbat morning.
Kofta b'Pita (קופתא בפיתה)
Kofta in pita; spiced ground meat, similar to kebab.
Kebab b'Pita (קבב בפיתה)
Kebab in pita; ground meat (beef, lamb, or mixed) with onion, parsley, spices, grilled on skewer, served in pita with salads.
Ka'ak al-Quds (כעך)
Jerusalem sesame bread; oblong ring covered with sesame seeds. Split and filled with za'atar, cheese, egg, or falafel.
Jerusalem Style
Home of meorav yerushalmi; traditional preparations.
Jaffa Style
Arab-influenced; fresh fish, excellent hummus.
Jaffa Port Fish Sandwich
Fresh fish from Jaffa port; local specialty.
Jachnun (ג'חנון)
Slow-cooked rolled bread; dough rolled thin, brushed with butter/oil, rolled up, baked overnight. Served with grated tomato (resek) and s...
Israeli Salad (סלט ישראלי)
Finely diced tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley, lemon, olive oil.
Israeli Salad b'Pita (סלט ישראלי בפיתה)
Diced tomato, cucumber, onion, parsley in pita.
Hummus (חומוס)
Chickpea dip; smooth puree of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic.
Hummus with Mushrooms (חומוס עם פטריות)
Hummus topped with sautéed mushrooms.
Hummus with Meat (חומוס עם בשר)
Hummus topped with spiced ground lamb or beef, pine nuts.