What do Israelis eat for breakfast?

It’s an open secret that if you eat an “Israeli breakfast” you don’t need to eat lunch. Maybe there won’t even be a need for dinner. Especially if you bring a bag to collect leftover food from the hearty buffet breakfasts in Israeli hotels and many restaurants.

Because Israeli breakfasts are famous for their richness. First, we will introduce you to 5 distinctive Israeli breakfast foods, and then we will introduce you to Israel’s breakfast culture:

First, eggplant puree sauce:

Eggplant has been used in the Middle East It's been a long time. An old Arabic proverb says: "If she doesn't know how to cook eggplant 50 ways, don't marry her!" Eggplant is revered in this part of the world. In addition to the familiar slender types, there are also short-stemmed eggplants and small eggplants used for pickling.

Roasted, fried, sautéed, broiled, pickled or pickled - Israelis eat eggplant in many forms.

Second, a smorgasbord called Shakshouka:

Shakshouka is one of my favorite foods. Breakfast for Israeli workers is simple: eggs cooked in stewed tomato sauce with lots of garlic and spices. And eat with a piece of bread.

You'll find the same concepts all over the world, like Moroccan ragout.

Third, a sandwich called Bourekas:

These delicious pastries were introduced to Israel via the Balkans. They can be filled with a variety of cheeses and vegetables. They come in many shapes: rectangle, spiral, crescent.

Fourth, fresh vegetable salad:

Salad is the core of Israeli breakfast. A large bowl of freshly diced vegetables: cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers. Breakfast can be kept simple.

Fifth, hummus:

Much more than a bowl of cereal, a bowl of hummus usually appears at breakfast in Israel. It's made by soaking dried chickpeas overnight, then cooking them and mixing them with lemon juice, garlic and tahini.

Breakfast culture in Israel:

Israeli breakfast is a culture in itself. The usual hodgepodge items are several styles of eggs, various green salads, smoked fish, hard and soft cheeses, fresh bread, yogurt, fruit, granola, pancakes, vegetable crisps, pancakes or waffles. Coffee, tea and fresh juices complement the meal, and dessert is a must - if one still has room in the stomach.

The reason why Israeli breakfasts are so hearty is that it has long been believed that if you have had a long day of physical labor, you need a good breakfast.

Most hotels in Israel have a kosher kitchen. Meat cannot be on the breakfast menu because dietary laws prohibit mixing meat with milk.

Today, some non-kosher restaurants in Israel have put meat back on their breakfast menus without sacrificing anything traditional. A classic example is Benedict in Tel Aviv, where you can have ham with your eggs.

The breakfast of a country and its people should have its food culture characteristics. The rich and diverse breakfast is an excellent taste of Israel's fusion of East and West. But I will give just one example. The breakfast of Sharon, who once served as the Prime Minister of Israel, is actually very simple. Sharon’s favorite is beef pancakes. His breakfast is milk, eggs and pancakes. Sharon has a large appetite and has a special liking for pancakes. , but Sharon’s body belongs to the “three highs” and it is not suitable to eat too many high-calorie pancakes, so Sharon’s wife limits her food intake. But after Sharon has breakfast, she secretly takes a pancake, wraps it in paper, and takes it to the office to enjoy. ,,,,,.

I was impressed by the breakfast in Israel! In addition to the eggplant puree and hummus introduced earlier, there are a large number of dairy products (cheese, dairy salad dressings and a variety of yogurt) and chopped fresh vegetable salads, olive oil, etc.! But there is almost no meat! I guess that in addition to religious reasons, there are also differences in Mediterranean food styles, so when the Israeli guy sitting next to me on the return flight asked me what problems he would encounter during his trip to Hong Kong, I replied: diet! He asked me why? I say you get way too much overcooked meat and veggies, and no dairy! He later emailed me back to say that he had encountered catastrophic eating difficulties in Hong Kong!

There is a comparison between Israeli breakfast and Inner Mongolia breakfast!

It seems like you, a foodie, want to eat all over the world? If it were me, I would look for Chinese food wherever I go. After all, I am accustomed to the eating habits of my home country, including the fact that I have lived in Japan for many years, so I will make what I like by myself.

I have never been to Israel, and I can’t answer questions about this country’s food culture, but Japan still knows about it. For example, Japanese people like to eat sushi, sashimi, barbecue chicken skewers, and special varieties of natto that smell bad. However, I am still more concerned about "raw" food and don't really like eating it. However, Japanese ramen does taste good, light, fragrant and delicious, especially the vegetable ramen, which is my favorite.