Eggplants in Tomatoes, Rivlin Style
Israel’s late first lady Nechama Rivlin learned this classic Sephardic recipe from the family of her husband, Israel’s 10th president, Reuven Rivlin.
Side Dishes
Za’atar Potato Salad (Kartoffelsalat)
Chef Erez Komarovsky reinvents the yekke potato salad, using freshly-made mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh hyssop leaves in place of dill.
Bulgarian Guvetch
Guvetch (meaning earthenware pot) is a casserole of vegetables and tomatoes that entered Israeli cuisine via Jewish immigrants from the Balkans.
Buckwheat and Za’atar Mujadara
Chef Erez Komarovsky shakes off the dust from the buckwheat and prepares a dish inspired by the local and regional mujadara.