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  1. The cuisine of Jerusalem reflects the long history of Jerusalem as a crossroads of cultures and religions. Millennia of trade, conquest, and migration have resulted in a unique fusion of culinary traditions, with significant influences from Jewish and Levantine Arab cuisine.
    Overview

    The cuisine of Jerusalem reflects the long history of Jerusalem as a crossroads of cultures and religions. Millennia of trade, conquest, and migration have resulted in a unique fusion of culinary traditions, with significant i… See more

    History

    There are literary and archaeological remnants that shed light on the Israelite cuisine of ancient Jerusalem. In Samuel II, David is said to have distributed ashishim, lentil pancakes, among the city's inhabitants… See more

    Breads and pastries

    Ka’ak-al-quds is a traditional Palestinian bread with a unique oval shape. A specialty of Jerusalem, it may have been influenced by the Ottoman Empire. According to Janna Gur, it is thought that ka’ak-al-quds became popular am… See more

    Main dishes

    Kubbeh, a dumpling soup of Iraqi Jewish origin, is an iconic dish of Jerusalem cuisine, often enjoyed as a pre-Shabbat meal during Friday lunch. Starting in the 1980s, this dish, which had been mostly eaten withi… See more

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