Authentic Israeli Breakfast Platter
Experience the vibrant, fresh, and diverse flavors of a traditional Israeli breakfast, a delightful spread featuring an array of cheeses, fresh salads, savory dips, and pickled delights, perfect for a communal meal.
Ingredients
- amount cottage cheese plain
- amount quark or fromage blanc fresh
- amount Edam cheese sliced
- amount Tzfatit cheese crumbled
- amount labneh drizzled with olive oil and za'atar
- amount olives pickled
- amount herring pickled
- amount Israeli salad freshly chopped
- amount hummus creamy
- amount tehina sesame paste dip
- amount baba ghanoush eggplant dip
- amount shakshouka warm
- amount pita bread or challah warm
Instructions
- 1. Arrange cheeses: Place cottage cheese, quark/fromage blanc, sliced Edam, crumbled Tzfatit, and labneh (drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of za'atar) artfully on serving plates or a large platter.
- 2. Add pickled items: Scatter pickled olives and herring (if using) among the cheeses on the platter.
- 3. Prepare mezze: Spoon generous portions of Israeli salad, hummus, tehina, and baba ghanoush into separate small bowls and arrange them on the platter.
- 4. Include Shakshouka: Serve warm shakshouka in a central bowl on the platter or as a side dish.
- 5. Serve with bread: Arrange warm pita bread or challah alongside the platter for dipping and scooping.
- 6. Garnish and enjoy: Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or mint if desired, and serve immediately for a delicious and communal breakfast experience.
Notes
For an authentic experience, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Many items like hummus and shakshouka can be prepared in advance or purchased from a good Middle Eastern deli. Serve with warm pita bread or challah. This recipe focuses on assembling the platter; prepare individual components beforehand or buy them ready-made.