Israeli breakfast
An Israeli breakfast is a distinctive style of breakfast that originated on the Israeli collective farm called a kibbutz, and is now served at most hotels in Israel and many restaurants. It has been called "the Jewish state's contribution to world cuisine".[1]
History
During the early days of the state of Israel, residents of a kibbutz ate their meals in a communal dining hall.[2] It was common for the residents to eat a light snack early in the morning, and then work in the fields for several hours. Then they returned to the dining hall for a hearty mid morning buffet meal, similar to a brunch.[2] By the 1950s, Israeli hotels were promoting the "Israeli breakfast" in a style similar to the kibbutz meals.[3] In 1979, members of the Jerusalem Hotel Association and the Israeli Hotel Owners Association decided to phase out the full Israeli breakfast as a part of their basic hotel room rate, substituting a more modest Continental breakfast instead, in order to reduce costs.[4] The effort was not successful, and the tradition of a hearty breakfast buffet continued.
Characteristics and typical dishes
At hotels in Israel, the Israeli breakfast is commonly presented as a self-service buffet.[4][5] In smaller restaurants, a more streamlined menu may be presented through sit down table service.[6]
The Israeli breakfast never includes meats such as ham and bacon, which are common on breakfast menus in many other countries. In accordance with the Jewish laws of Kashrut, meat and dairy ingredients are never served together in a meal, and pork products are forbidden. The Israeli breakfast is a dairy meal, and a variety of cheeses are offered. Fish is considered pareve and so is permitted with a dairy meal, and herring is frequently served.[1][4] Other smoked or pickled fish dishes are also common,[5] including sardines[6][7] and salmon.[6]
Egg dishes are almost universal,[1][2][4][5][7] which may be pre-cooked or cooked to order. The Middle Eastern egg dish shakshouka, eggs poached in a tomato and vegetable sauce, is a common choice.[1][6][8]
Other Middle Eastern dishes may include Israeli salad, hummus, tehina, halloumi, ful medames, baba ghanoush and the strained yogurt called labaneh.[8] Fresh vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, radishes, onions and shredded carrots are common, as are olives.[1][2][3][4][7][8] A variety of salads are available.[5] Coffee, tea, juices, fresh fruits, bread and pastries complete the menu.
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A breakfast buffet at a hotel in Haifa, Israel
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An Israeli breakfast
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An Israeli breakfast with eggs, Israeli salad, bread and various accompaniments
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See also
References
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External links
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