Cholent is a traditional Jewish stew of beef, beans, vegetables and grains, usually simmered overnight for 12 hours or more, and eaten for lunch on Sabbath. It was developed over the centuries to conform with Jewish laws that prohibit cooking on the Sabbath.
This well-known quintessentail Italian dish, known as Melanzane alla Parmigiana, is in fact a contribution of the Jewish community to Italian cuisine. In fact, during the Middle Ages the eggplant had a very bad reputation and only the Jews dared to cook it.
Throughout the Middle East, in Egypt, Israel, Lebanon, the exact origin of the falafel recipe is contested. It is a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both, depending on the location. Our recipe is simple but delicious.
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