Cultured Palate: Dishes from Israel
| January 3, 2018
Hummus
A variation on hummus has been served in this region for centuries. Hummus is an easy way to prepare chickpeas, which are one of the oldest foods known to man. Hummus is wildly versatile, full of protein, and totally delicious. It’s currently one of the most popular foods in Israel.
Arguing about where to find the best hummus is almost a national pastime, but here are two for you to try first – Abu Hassan, in Jaffa, and Hummus HaCarmel (which is located in an old synagogue in the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv) both serve incredible hummus.
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