What are the main ingredients in Israeli food?

- Matzah (unleavened bread)

- Pita bread

- Bulgur (cracked wheat)

- Farro

- Freekeh (roasted green wheat)

- Barley

- Rice

Legumes

- Chickpeas

- Lentils

- Beans

Fruits and Vegetables

- Tomatoes

- Cucumbers

- Peppers

- Eggplants

- Onions

- Garlic

- Carrots

- Zucchini

- Squash

- Potatoes

- Cauliflower

- Broccoli

- Cabbage

- Lettuce

- Spinach

- Kale

- Arugula

- Mint

- Parsley

- Basil

- Thyme

- Oregano

- Rosemary

- Cumin

- Coriander

- Paprika

- Turmeric

Dairy Products

- Cheese (especially white brined cheeses like feta and labneh)

- Yogurt

- Milk

Meats and Fish

- Beef

- Lamb

- Chicken

- Fish (especially Mediterranean fish like sea bass, tilapia, and grouper)

Condiments and Spices

- Olive oil

- Tahini (sesame seed paste)

- Hummus (chickpea dip)

- Falafel (fried chickpea balls)

- Shakshuka (eggs in tomato sauce)

- Amba (pickled mango sauce)

- Schug (hot pepper sauce)

- Za'atar (spice mix made with sumac, thyme, and sesame seeds)