Top 7 Foods to Try in Israel

Schnitzel

Schnitzel is a thin, breaded, and fried meat, most typically turkey or chicken in Israel. “Wiener” schnitzel made of veal is another option, but in Israel it is cooked only with oil rather than the butter and oil popular in Europe, due to religious restrictions on the mixing of milk and meat. It is an extremely popular main dish, usually served with hummus, tahine, and salad. In recent years, vegetarian schnitzel has been developed with soya to meet the need of the growing vegetarian population of Israel.

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