Traditional Israeli Shabbat Dinner with Maya Yosefi and Einav Gefen

challah bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients.

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey breast is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

wine

🥗Healthier: sparkling grape juice

💰Cheaper: non-alcoholic wine

Sparkling grape juice provides a festive touch without alcohol.

matzo balls

🥗Healthier: quinoa balls

💰Cheaper: rice balls

Quinoa balls are gluten-free and nutritious.

Prepare the dough for Qatayef by mixing dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and yeast.

Add water gradually to achieve a pancake batter consistency.

Cook the Qatayef on one side until bubbly and golden, adjusting heat as necessary.

Fill the Qatayef with a mixture of chicken and lamb fat, stitching it together to hold the filling.

Brush the Qatayef with olive oil before placing them in the oven.

Bake the Qatayef at 200°C until they are nice and crusty.

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