The Shakshuka I grew up eating — memory as a review

I grew up eating Shakshuka and have strong opinions shaped by memory. The version here triggered that recognition in the first bite — the sweet and tangy was right, za'atar was handled the way it should be.

Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the world fused with local Levantine ingredients. Growing up it was always a Tel Aviv hummusiya, which shaped my reference point entirely. fresh orange juice alongside it is the only way it makes sense to me. It's hard to be objective about food you have emotional history with, but objectively: this is very good.