Jerusalem Food: Bold Flavors From The Middle East And Beyond

Shakshuka is the name of a dish that originally came from North Africa. It is a stew consisting of tomatoes, chili peppers, cumin, coriander and eggs. Shakshuka also means to mix or to shake up, and in many ways shakshuka exemplifies the food that has emerged from Jerusalem. The city has always been a meeting place and a melting pot for many different cultures. It is home to dishes from North Africa, Southern Europe and neighbouring countries to the south and the east, as well as Eastern Europe and Russia. Jerusalem proves that food knows no boundaries - and there are none in Shakshuka. Here you ll find a mix of dishes, such as fattoush, schnitzel, kebabs, hummus and falafel, along with other classics like mana'ish, shawarma and baba ganouj.And of course there are simple but timeless pairings, like olives and Greek yogurt, with lots of za'atar and olive oil, and recipes for a variety of delicious breads and savoury vegetable, meat and fish dishes.

Nidal Kersh is Swedish, although he grew up in both Jerusalem and Stockholm. Kersh is now a restaurateur in Stockholm, where he is the owner of Falafelbaren, the city’s first falafel restaurant. This is his first book.