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The Diverse Israeli Table

1 Aug 2000
 THE DIVERSE ISRAELI TABLE
 VOL 1: | MIDDLE EAST | MAGHREB | MEDITERRANEAN | EASTERN EUROPE |
 VOL 2: | CULINARY POTPOURRI | HOLIDAYS | WINE | BREAD
 
     

The Land of Milk and Honey

Volume 1

by Daniel Rogov


 
 
Window of a fish restaurant, Jerusalem
 

To walk through any of the souks, the well known open air markets of Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Beersheba, Haifa or Uhm al Fahm, is to be joyfully inundated with a visual, culinary and aromatic feast of the spices, herbs and foodstuffs that come together to make up the collective Israeli palate. With a bit of luck, this pamphlet will serve as an introduction to the many pleasures of the diverse and often marvelous Israeli table.

Enjoy.


Part 1: The Middle East

Syria
  • Anchovy Stuffed Olives
  • Garlic Soup
  • Gray Mullet in Wine and Paprika
  • Candied Figs

    Iran

  • Stuffed Vine Leaves
  • Chicken with Chickpeas
  • Date and Orange Salad

    Iraq

  • Dill Meatballs
  • Spiced Fish Soup
  • Fruited Beef
  • Lentils with Spinach and Lemon
  • Mint Wafers

    Egypt

  • Bean Cakes
  • Pecan Soup
  • Sea Bass with Garlic Butter
  • Baked Fennel in White Sauce
  • Palace Bread


    Part 2: The Nations of the Maghreb

    Tunisia

  • Stuffed Fennel Bulbs
  • Tabil Spice Mixture
  • Sole with Zucchini Sauce
  • Tagine with Chicken and Fruits
  • Honey Cream

    Algeria

  • Spiced Eggplant
  • Harissa Sauce
  • Glazed Duck
  • Mixed Grilled Vegetables
  • Spiced Peaches

    Libya

  • Spiced Sausage
  • Marinated Chickpeas
  • Pickled Eggplant
  • Pickled Sardines

    Morocco

  • Fried Olives With Mushrooms
  • Chicken with Almonds
  • Fried Beet Greens
  • Orange Rice
  • Stuffed Dates


    Part 3: The Mediterranean Basin

    Turkey

  • Eggs with Yogurt
  • Cinnamon Wine Soup
  • Zucchini Stuffed with Cheese
  • Rice with Nuts
  • Rose Petal Sherbet
  • Arak Cookies

    Greece

  • Asparagus with Egg and Lemon Sauce
  • Avgolemono Sauce
  • Bean Soup
  • Leg of Lamb with Olive Sauce
  • Herbed Fried Fish
  • Braised Potatoes
  • Honey Cake with Nuts


    Part 4: Central and Eastern Europe

    Hungary

  • Cold Asparagus with Walnuts
  • Tongue in Wine Sauce
  • Egg Barley
  • Cucumber Salad

    Poland

  • Sorrel and Raisin Pie
  • Duck with Horseradish
  • Potato Pancakes
  • Fruited Rice Pudding

    Romania

  • Marinated Mushrooms
  • Spinach Soup
  • Fish in Mustard Sauce
  • Mixed Vegetables
  • Spiced Pear Flan

    Russia

  • Sauerkraut Soup
  • Cheese Fritters


    Daniel Rogov is the restaurant and wine critic for the daily newspaper Ha'aretz. He is also the senior writer for Wine and Gourmet Magazine and contributes culinary and wine articles to newspapers in Europe and the United States. His Internet site, "Rogov's Ramblings" can be found at http://www.stratsplace.com/rogov

    Photography: Shai Ginott

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