Although there are McDonalds in Israel, even Kosher McDonalds, the most common 'fast food' seems to be falafel. Falafel are deep fried balls of ground chickpeas and delicious spices.
What really makes them yummy are the tomatoes, cucumbers, hummus and tahini sauce that are also put in the pita!
Lynda, who lived in Jerusalem, took us to the 'best falafel stand in the city', which was just outside Damascas Gate.. It is what my mother would have called a 'hole in the wall'. There are no places to sit, you just order and take it with you. I think what made these especially good were the super good hummus and tahini sauces. They put just the right amount in so that they weren't soggy but deliciously moist.
If George liked falafel, I'd learn how to make them.
Meat lover George much prefers the other Middle Eastern fast food, Shawarma.
Shawarma is thin sliced meat, usually lamb but occasionally turkey or beef, also stuffed into pita with sauces and veggies.
Our tour group was about equally divided between the falafel fans and the Shawarma fans.
OH MY!!! Wonderful. My mouth is watering.
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