Burekas

Burekas opened a door into a cuisine I'd previously known almost nothing about. The bright and fresh with herbs flavours are unlike anything in my usual rotation and I mean that positively. Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the world fused with local Levantine ingre…

I made Burekas for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The sesame-rich and nutty profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced Medjool dates used that way before. Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora tradit…

Some dishes exist to comfort and Burekas is absolutely in that category. The warmly spiced quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. tahini does work that no substitute can replicate. Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the wor…

I've now had Burekas prepared traditionally and in a modern interpretation. Both are interesting. The traditional version emphasises silan date syrup in the way Israeli cuisine is shaped by Jewish diaspora traditions from across the world fused with local Levantine ingredients. The sesame-rich and n…