Malabi as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Malabi is absolutely in that category. The bright and fresh with herbs quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. silan date syrup does work that no substitute can replicate.

Shabbat and holiday meals follow religious traditions that shape the food served. There's something about the a Tel Aviv hummusiya context that reinforces the comfort effect. Israeli wine alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.